Low turnout expected in Colombian elections
Published 19 June, 2010, 03:02
Edited 19 June, 2010, 06:17
Presidential elections are set to take place in Colombia this Sunday. Former Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos is set defeat incumbent President Álvaro Uribe.
Many expect voter turnout to be low, in part because of the World Cup. Many also feel the election is already decided and see no reason to vote. It is expected that about 60% of Colombians will not show up at the polls.
Santos has been accused of having links to election contractors, violating human rights and of being involved in the killing of civilians by the Colombian army.
Santos is expected to be a very right wing president and will likely win easily. In addition, Santos is the preferred candidate of the United States and the Obama administration. Santos supports US military expansion in South America, including placing bases in Colombia to fight terrorism and the US War on Drugs.
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