Campaigning politician found murdered in western Colombia, raising alarm for upcoming elections

[Judi Lynn]

by Emily Hart March 7, 2019



A deputy of the Choco province assembly was found murdered in western Colombia on Wednesday, raising the alarm for security around October’s elections.

Two of the three campaign assistants who went travelling with Deputy Alizon Mosquera when he went missing on Saturday have also been found dead in the San Juan river in the south of Choco; the third remains missing. A full investigation has been launched by the local authorities, and the search for a possible fourth body continues.

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Though Assembly president Daniel Trujillo told newspaper El Tiempo Mosquera “had not received threats before,” Mosquera’s cousin told press he had requested protection from the National Protection Unit due to the dangers of his work in Choco.

Over the last three months, 107 political and social leaders have reported violence against them: 34 have been murdered nationwide, according to the MOE, Colombia’s election observers.

More:
https://colombiareports.com/campaigning-politician-found-murdered-in-western-colombia-raising-alarm-for-upcoming-elections/

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1. Cowards, with guns, at work. (n/t)