Petro Government Halted the Capture of Over 200 Criminals: 81 Still Have "Total Peace" Benefits
When the government's candidate, Iván Cepeda, is asked about his proposal to address the deterioration of public order in various regions of the country...
TL;DR
- The Petro government's "total peace" policy is accused of weakening public order and strengthening illegal armed groups.
- Over 200 arrest warrants for spokespersons of armed groups have been suspended, with 81 remaining active.
- Notable beneficiaries include members of the Central General Staff, Segunda Marquetalia, and various other paramilitary and guerrilla groups.
- Critics claim the policy has led to increased violence, drug trafficking, kidnappings, and extortion.
- Independent reports indicate a growth in the number of combatants in armed organizations, with over 5,000 new members joining in a year.
- The increase in armed group membership is led by Clan del Golfo, ELN, and the Central General Staff.
- The article highlights a surge in massacres, with 50 recorded in the first few months of the year.
- Some presidential candidates propose dismantling the "total peace" strategy, arguing it benefits armed groups.