Gilberto Toro

Gilberto Toro

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Gilberto Toro is the president of Fedemunicipios, an organization representing Colombian municipalities. Recently, he has been in the news due to allegations of electoral fraud during the selection process for representatives of municipalities under the PDET (Programas de Desarrollo con Enfoque Territorial) initiative for the OCAD PAZ (Órgano Colegiado de Administración y Decisión PAZ). Reports indicated discrepancies in the voting process, including more votes than registered mayors, prompting calls for a thorough review of the election results and discussions about potential interference from organized crime in local governance.

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Gilberto Toro is a social researcher who discusses the structural issues contributing to youth violence.

Los niños de la guerra: en 20 días Colón enterró a seis adolescentes
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-06-02
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Gilberto Toro is a sociologist who discussed the social issues contributing to the crisis in Bocas del Toro.

El ‘método Bukele’ y la suspensión de garantías en Bocas del Toro: 371 detenidos en una semana
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-06-27
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Gilberto Toro, head of Fedemunicipios, addressed the situation regarding the suspicious voting.

La poderosa Fedemunicipios, en líos por votos fantasma para controlar jugosa chequera de la paz
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-04-04
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Gilberto Toro, president of Fedemunicipios, announced a thorough review of the election results.

Alcaldes 'fantasma' aparecieron votando para obtener control de $ 5, 3 billones de Fondo de Paz
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-03-26
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