Ahead of Colombia’s Elections, Violence on the Campaign Trail Rattles Politicians NYT Par : Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Federico Rios 8 mars 2026 à 10:00 Politicians in Colombia have increasingly become targets of violence. A rise in kidnappings, death threats and assassinations has shaken the country ahead of the vote. © Federico Rios for The New York TimesPolice officers deployed across Popayan, Colombia, are monitoring security ahead of legislative elections on Sunday.