Colombia’s Elections Proceed Amid Violence and Security Challenges: A Call for Vigilance on Our Borders

On a day when Colombia’s legislative elections and presidential primaries reached their midpoint, authorities declared the process largely peaceful. However, beneath this veneer of order lies a troubling narrative of violence and lawlessness that should ring alarm bells for American policymakers focused on national sovereignty. Are We Ignoring the Lessons from Colombia’s Security Challenges? Despite official statements highlighting "tranquility" during voting, incidents like the destruction of ballot boxes by a violent mob in Bolívar’s Calamar municipality reveal the fragility of democratic processes in neighboring nations. The swift response by Colombian authorities prevented further disruption, yet it underscores how fragile order...