Colombia: Special mayoral election in Cartagena April 15

Event

A special mayoral election is scheduled to take place in Cartagena on April 15, to replace Manuel Vicente Duque who resigned on October 30, 2017, amid a corruption scandal. Political rallies may take place in the coming weeks ahead of the vote. Heightened security measures and traffic disruptions are anticipated around any political event.

Advice

Individuals in Cartagena are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid polling places, political rallies, and demonstrations, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.