Colombia’s opposition sued from all sides on charges of electoral fraud
Colombia’s opposition sued from all sides on charges of electoral fraud
written by Adriaan Alsema October 9, 2016
While Colombia’s chief prosecution chief filed charges against the opposition campaign manager, human right advocates and victims sued former President Alvaro Uribe after he successfully helped sink a peace process with leftist FARC rebels.
The government and FARC rebels have agreed to consider changing the already signed deal while maintaining a bilateral ceasefire. The UN has agreed to keep its observers in Colombia.
But, the country’s conservative opposition has come under immense pressure after its campaign manager revealed the ‘No’ campaign strategy had been to foment public discontent and actively avoid the use of fact.
. . .
Since Velez’ surprise announcement and resignation, the published list of lies and disinformation used in the campaign has piled up while the margin with which the opposition won was minuscule and deeply divided the country while creating major uncertainty in the regions where the armed conflict is now again ongoing.
More:
http://colombiareports.com/colombias-opposition-sued-sides-charges-electoral-fraud/