Centro Democrático Denounces That Paloma Valencia Cannot Campaign in Rural Areas of the Valle
Less than a month before the presidential elections in Colombia, the Centro Democrático raised alarms in Valle del Cauca due to alleged restrictions on campaigning in several rural areas of the department.
TL;DR
- The Centro Democrático party has reported alleged restrictions on campaigning for presidential candidate Paloma Valencia in rural areas of Valle del Cauca.
- The party claims that illegal armed groups are causing pressure and threats, preventing access to municipalities like Dagua and Jamundí.
- These allegations coincide with national concerns about security guarantees during the presidential campaign, especially in regions with the presence of illegal armed structures.
- Electoral authorities in Valle del Cauca have stated that security is sufficient, with a deployment plan to protect over 11,000 voting tables.
- The Public Force has guaranteed full coverage of voting posts, and necessary logistics are in place for citizens to vote peacefully.
- Requests to transfer voting posts in certain areas are under review by electoral committees.