The Unseen Consequences of Peace in Colombia The recent disarming of 99 guerrilla fighters in southern Colombia marked a significant step towards "total peace" under former President Gustavo Petro's administration.
However, with the inauguration of newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella, who has taken a hardline stance on crime, the fate of these former combatants hangs precariously in the balance.
The group of 99 ex guerrillas was housed in a temporary location zone (ZUT) under government surveillance, where they were to undergo vocational training and psychosocial support.