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Huila congressional elections conclude without incidents

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Following preparations for Colombia's March 8-9, 2026, legislative elections, voting for the Senate, House of Representatives, and interparty consultations proceeded smoothly in Huila with no security incidents, per the National Police. Polls opened in Neiva amid robust security, and initial results show several prominent candidates falling short of seats.

Holy Week in Huila weaves faith, tradition and culture

Holy Week in Huila, running from March 29 to April 5, features a diverse agenda of processions, liturgical acts and cultural events across Neiva and other municipalities. The departmental capital, Neiva, acts as the epicenter with concerts by the Banda Sinfónica Metropolitana and holy retreats in temples. Locals and visitors join celebrations that bolster religious tourism and cultural identity.

Witness reveals names in Ramiro Durán murder after nearly four years

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A key witness protected by prosecutors has revealed names of alleged perpetrators in the murder of Ronald Rojas Ramos, alias ‘Ramiro Durán’, in July 2022 in Huila. Judge Lina Marcela Cleves in Neiva uncovered initial leads, confirmed by the prosecutor. The killing was planned at a dissident Farc meeting.

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Man dies after serious accident in Timaná

Arcenio Bolañoz, aged 53, died from severe injuries in a road accident on March 10 in vereda El Tejar, Timaná municipality. He was transferred to a hospital in Pitalito, where he succumbed despite intensive care.

Fake job offer simulates kidnapping in Palermo

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A couple went to a supposed job interview in rural Palermo, Huila, falling victim to a scam simulating an express kidnapping. Relatives received extortion calls, but authorities quickly located the victims safe after three hours. No kidnapping complaint was filed.

25-year-old man dies after motorcycle crash in Garzón

Yalder Alejandro Collazos, 25, died at Hospital Departamental San Vicente de Paúl from severe injuries sustained in a traffic accident in vereda Claros, Garzón municipality, Huila. The young man crashed his motorcycle into a tree after losing control while heading to the Zuluaga population center. Authorities are investigating the causes of the incident.

Huila politicians state positions on presidential consultations

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Next Sunday, alongside congressional elections in Colombia, voters can participate in three consultations to select presidential precandidates. Politicians from Huila have shared their preferences for these consultations amid controversies stirred by President Gustavo Petro and his party. Several local figures back candidates like Paloma Valencia and Roy Barreras, while others choose to abstain.

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