Huila
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.
Colombia's National Police announced the deployment of 34,720 officers nationwide under the ‘Semana Santa Segura’ strategy to ensure safety during Holy Week. The plan covers road checks, tourist site protection, environmental measures, and prevention of child exploitation. In Huila, a device with around 1,200 officers was activated.
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Huilense weightlifter Viviana Jurado won gold in the 56 kg category at the IPL Regional Qualifying Championship in Pasto, Nariño, securing qualification for the Iberoamerican tournament in Santiago de Chile in October. The athlete from Isnos shared her joy and gratitude for the achievement. She also outlined her intensive preparation plan.
Singer and composer Angélica María arrived in Neiva to present her single “Otro Pa’ Ellas”, a female anthem celebrating life and freedom. Born in Valledupar, she left her law studies five years ago to pursue music full-time.
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The Colombian Cycling Federation confirmed that the Clásica Futuras Estrellas will take place in the Huila department from May 1 to 3. The event, organized by Club Deportivo Futuras Estrellas, expects to gather more than 500 athletes from various departments in the country. Huila will participate with 28 athletes.
Milton Andrés Jojoa Chávez, 18, died during an armed robbery on the road linking Pitalito to Acevedo in Huila. The incident involved three people in a vehicle stopped by criminals on motorcycles. Authorities have launched a search to capture those responsible.
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In Pitalito municipality, authorities arrested two men and a minor allegedly linked to the 'Los del Sur' group, involved in violent jewelry thefts. The group targeted victims in the urban center, following them before snatching chains and rings in quick attacks. The arrests followed weeks of surveillance and security camera footage analysis.
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