Claims of pre-marked ballots intended to invalidate votes have been circulating in Colombia since 2022, raising concerns about potential electoral fraud. These messages allege a coordinated effort to manipulate the vote count. The National Registry Office, the country’s electoral authority, has responded by stating that any altered ballot can be replaced. The reports surfaced recently and have gained traction online, prompting scrutiny ahead of upcoming elections. While the allegations remain unverified, the National Registry’s reassurance aims to maintain public trust in the electoral process. The source of the initial claims and the extent of the alleged pre-marking remain unclear. This issue was initially reported by La Silla Vacía.