Colombia’s ‘Total Peace’ plan: A failure or unfinished business for Petro?
Summary
In parts of Colombia's Amazon region, local communities face movement restrictions imposed by armed groups amid ongoing conflict. Despite government efforts for peace, violence and fear continue, affecting daily life and raising concerns ahead of Colombia’s presidential election.Key Facts
- The Caguán River area in Colombia’s Amazon is currently very quiet but not peaceful.
- Residents have been ordered not to move by road or river under threat from armed groups.
- The Carolina Ramirez Front of the Estado Mayor Central (EMC) is one of the armed groups enforcing these restrictions.
- These orders have cut off parts of Caqueta department, limiting access to food, supplies, and schooling.
- The conflict in Colombia has lasted since the 1960s and remains unresolved.
- President Gustavo Petro’s government has struggled to end the violence.
- Ongoing insecurity may affect Petro’s left-wing coalition ahead of the May 31 presidential election.
- Local people live with fear and uncertainty about their future.
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