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Elections news — September 5, 2026

Publications tagged with Elections published on September 5, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  2. PoliticsAppointmentsElectionsProtestMiddle East

    Colombian President Displays Corpses After Military Operations

    Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has sparked controversy by posing next to corpses following military operations against drug traffickers and guerrillas. He displayed the bodies publicly, describing them as evidence of successful operations. Critics have condemned the move, citing human rights concerns and drawing parallels with the past 'false positives' scandal.
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    Vučić Announces Early Elections, Plans to Run for Prime Minister

    Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has announced that he will call for early elections in the coming days, with September 9 or 10 as the likely date. If elected as the candidate for prime minister by his party, the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), Vučić plans to form the smallest government in Serbia's history, consisting of only 12 ministers. He has stated that he is prepared to accept the will of the SNS regarding his candidacy and has expressed his intention to resign from the presidency to run for prime minister if supported.
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    Republicans Wary of Trump's Role in Midterms

    Republicans are divided over Donald Trump's planned involvement in their midterm campaigns, with some candidates in competitive races reluctant to embrace him due to his low approval ratings. While Trump's support could alienate moderate voters, distancing themselves could jeopardize access to his substantial campaign resources. Some Republicans have privately asked Trump's team not to visit their districts, leaving the party without a unified strategy.
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