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Colombia's opposition files election fraud charges against Duque; prosecution retaliates
by Adriaan Alsema February 20, 2020
Colombia’s President Ivan Duque was charged with election fraud on Thursday after a fugitive politician’s confirmation the 2018 election were rigged sparked another crisis.
The opposition is pushing every available button to force investigation into the latest fraud claims while Duque’s allies are doing all they can to prevent further damage.
Chief prosecutor Francisco Barbosa, a close friend of the president, in the meantime has gone into overdrive in an apparent attempt to stop former Senator-elect Aida Merlano (Conservative Party) from talking.
Government and allies in the defense
House Representative David Racero, an ally of Senator Gustavo Petro who lost the election, formally filed charges before Congress’ Accusations Committee, the body that can investigate the president.
More:
https://colombiareports.com/colombias-opposition-files-election-fraud-charges-against-duque-prosecution-retaliates/
