Colombia Toughens Peace Terms Offered to Illegal Armed Groups
The measure requires armed-group members to surrender weapons and assets while barring them from office and peace talks.
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This buryes the peace policy promoted by the left-wing government of former President Gustavo Petro, who tried to negotiate—unsuccessfully—the disarmament of illegal groups through dialogue.
This proposal is intended for organizations engaged in activities in illicit economies, which commit terrorist acts or affect security.
Colombia's congress passes bill replacing former president's 'total peace' approach
BOGOTA, Nov 4 - Colombia's Congress toughened the terms offered to members of illegal armed groups who hand themselves in by passing a bill proposed by President Abelardo De La Espriella that breaks with the \"total peace\" policy of former president Gustavo Petro. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Colombia Ends Petro’s ‘Total Peace’ Approach With Tougher Rules for Armed Groups
Colombia’s Congress has approved legislation that replaces former president Gustavo Petro’s “total peace” approach with stricter conditions for members of illegal armed groups seeking reduced prison sentences. The bill, introduced by right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella, shifts the government’s strategy away from broad negotiations and towards disarmament, cooperation with authorities and stronger military enforcement. […]
Bogotá, Nov 4 (Prensa Latina) The Law of Submission proposed by the Government of Colombia, which yesterday received approval by both houses of Congress, will be sanctioned today by President Abelardo de la Espriella. The post Law of Submission ready for presidential sanction in Colombia first appeared on Noticias Prensa Latina.
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