Voter Irregularities Emerge in Historic Pact Consultations Amid Material Shortages

Voter irregularities reported during the internal consultations of the Historic Pact for Colombia raise concerns over election integrity amid material shortages impacting the voting process.

• On October 26, citizens in southern Nariño reported multiple irregularities during the internal consultations of the Historic Pact for Colombia, affecting voter turnout and confidence.
• Material shortages, including ballots and voting materials, were cited as contributing factors to the reported irregularities, jeopardizing the smooth execution of the Historic Pact for Colombia consultations.
• The Registradurías initial participation figures, announced during the consultations, have been overshadowed by allegations of misconduct and logistical failures across various regions.