# Political and regional developments in Nariño, Colombia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-and-regional-developments-in-nario-colombia
> Updated: 2026-09-28T23:50:33.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Political activity in Colombia’s Nariño department has centered on upcoming territorial elections and regional development priorities. In late September, candidates began engaging with community and business leaders in Nariño and Pasto ahead of elections for governors, mayors, and local councilors. Observers noted that fragmentation within the Pacto Histórico coalition could potentially allow right-wing opposition to gain influence.

Following the inauguration of new members of the House of Representatives, social leaders in the department shifted focus toward regional advocacy. These leaders have urged the Nariño delegation to prioritize funding for strategic road corridors connecting the Andean zone to the Pacific coast and to protect budget transfers for health, education, and social programs across the department’s 64 municipalities.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Nariño leaders urge representatives to prioritize infrastructure and social funding

Social leaders in Nariño, Colombia, are urging newly inaugurated House Representatives to prioritize strategic road infrastructure and protect funding for health and education.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nario-leaders-urge-representatives-to-prioritize-infrastructure-and-social-funding

### 2026-09-20: Colombia prepares for territorial elections in Nariño

Colombia prepares for territorial elections in Nariño and Pasto, as candidates mobilize ahead of the October vote while the Pacto Histórico coalition faces internal divisions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-prepares-for-territorial-elections-in-nario

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