Red alert in the southwest
A wave of violent attacks has put security in check ahead of the presidential elections in May. Since Friday, armed groups have intensified their actions, leaving fatalities and a climate of uncertainty that is already being felt in several regions.
“More than two dozen attacks have been recorded against civilians and military installations,” according to official reports.
The authorities have reinforced the military presence in hot zones, but the question that remains is: will it be enough to guarantee clean and safe elections?
Same faces, same pattern
Those responsible are not new: armed groups identified as key actors in the country’s historical violence. Nothing new under the sun, but more intense. This reminds me of previous cycles where peace promises fell apart just before votes.
Meanwhile, entire families live in fear. My teenage son would ask me: “What do we do?” The answer is not easy, but at least knowing who is behind it helps to understand the board.
What’s coming
With May around the corner, every attack is a political message. Local authorities are calling for urgent action, but without historical context—as always—this seems more like a band-aid than a real solution.
