Colombia: Former Mayor Shot Dead Alongside Advisor
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Rogers Devia, the former mayor of Cubarral, Colombia, and his advisor Eder Cardona were shot and killed in a rural area on Saturday night. Devia was part of the campaign team for presidential candidate Abelardo de La Espriella. The Defensoría del Pueblo expressed deep concern over the incident, especially given its proximity to the upcoming presidential elections, and urged an immediate investigation. Interior Minister Armando Benedetti confirmed that there is currently no clear motive for the attack, which is being investigated by police and intelligence agencies. A reward of 50 million pesos ($13,194) has been offered for information leading to the assailants' capture.
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