Denounce spending of more than $88 billion in Petro's 'Total Peace' dialogue tables
Although critics have called the 'Total Peace' policy, the flag of this Government, "failed", doubts still persist about the cost of the dialogues...
TL;DR
- Over $88.8 billion reportedly allocated to 'Total Peace' negotiations and outreach from August 2022 to December 2025.
- Funds were directed towards negotiations with the ELN, FARC dissidents (Estado Mayor Central, Segunda Marquetalia), and Comuneros del Sur.
- Specific allocations include $32.9 billion for ELN dialogues, $34.6 billion for Estado Mayor Central, $13.1 billion for Segunda Marquetalia, and $8.1 billion for Comuneros del Sur.
- Expenses covered honoraria, air transport, protection measures, and civil society participation.
- Critics, like councilman Julián Uscátegui, label the policy as one of "impunity" that benefits criminals while they continue illegal activities.
- Concerns raised about public funds financing logistics and protection for illegal armed groups, sending a negative message about legality.