Voters fear for their safety in Colombia ahead of presidential election

Gladys Marín is unsure if she will vote in Colombia's presidential election due to safety fears. Her town in southwestern Colombia has endured frequent drone attacks, blamed on a rebel faction. Colombia will elect a new president and vice president on May 31, with the election seen as a referendum on President Gustavo Petro’s policies, including his “total peace” initiative. This strategy aims to negotiate with rebel groups but has faced criticism. Violence from illegal armed groups affects a third of the country, and drone attacks have increased, altering the dynamics of Colombia’s armed conflict. (AP Video: Marko Alvarez) #colombia #election #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home