César Gaviria: 'Total peace' is a total surrender to drug trafficking
Former President César Gaviria and director of the Liberal Party spoke out against President Gustavo Petro's decision to suspend arrest warrants...
TL;DR
- Former President César Gaviria criticizes President Petro's suspension of arrest warrants for 29 Clan del Golfo leaders.
- Gaviria describes the "total peace" policy as a "total surrender" to drug trafficking.
- He warns of grave consequences for the rule of law, Colombia's international credibility, and the 2026 electoral process.
- Gaviria notes that the Clan del Golfo has expanded its territorial presence and consolidated criminal control during the "total peace" negotiations.
- He highlights the contradiction of presenting drug cartel leaders as major targets one moment and seeking to halt judicial measures against them the next.
- Gaviria expresses concern over the timing of these benefits for criminal leaders close to the 2026 elections, fearing intimidation and influence.
- He condemns the murder of journalist Mateo Pérez, linking it to the ambiguities and concessions of the "total peace" policy.