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Weekly Report - 29 August 2019 (WR-19-34)
COLOMBIA: Opposition split ahead of regional elections
Colombia is gearing up for regional elections due on 27 October, when governors of 32 departments, councillors in the departmental assemblies, and mayors for just over a thousand municipalities will be chosen. The polls are an important test of strength for political parties, alliances, and leaders who have their eye on the next presidential elections, which are due in May 2022.
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