politics
May 7, 2026
When the State Retreats
The Military Forces have historically been the shield of the Nation. They are the line that separates order from chaos, institutionalism from criminal control, security from abandonment. Therefore, weakening them in the midst of the storm is not a minor decision, it is leaving the country exposed.
TL;DR
- Weakening the state, especially the Military Forces, allows crime to advance.
- The restructuring of the Military Forces is seen as a weakening decision, not a technical one, made at the worst possible moment.
- The retirement of experienced colonels is a direct blow to operational continuity and security.
- Colombia is experiencing worsening security, with increased territorial control by illegal groups.
- The state is reducing its forces while criminal groups have grown significantly, creating an imbalance.
- The decision negatively impacts the morale of the Military Forces, benefiting illegal groups.
- Peace is built with a strong, present, and determined state, not by weakening authority or the forces that combat violence.