Over 11.7 Million Young Colombians Set to Vote in Historic Youth Council Elections

Over 11.7 million young Colombians are set to vote in historic youth council elections on October 19, marking a pivotal moment in Colombias democratic engagement and suffrage for youth.

• On October 19, Colombia will hold local and municipal youth council elections, allowing 11,702,436 youths aged 14 to 28 to exercise their suffrage.
• The elections are organized by the Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil (Colombia) and the National Civil Registry (Colombia), ensuring a structured voting process.
• Cities like Bogotá and regions such as the Antioquia Department will witness young voters participating in shaping local governance through the Juventud de Las Piedras initiative.