Facial Recognition to Enhance Transparency in 2026 Colombia Elections

In a bid to enhance electoral integrity, Hernán Penagos announced the implementation of facial recognition technology at 65,000 voting tables for the 2026 Colombia Election.

• Hernán Penagos revealed plans to deploy facial recognition systems across 65,000 voting tables nationwide during the Congress Nacional de Camacol to combat electoral fraud.
• The initiative aims to support the goals of the Historic Pact for Colombia, ensuring a more transparent electoral process for the upcoming 2026 Election.
• The Fuerza Pública de Colombia will assist in monitoring the implementation of these technologies to maintain security and integrity during the electoral process.