Maestría Gobierno y Relaciones Internacionales

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La disputa política de los afectos: Construcción, circulación y efectos de narrativas desinformativas verificadas por colombiacheck durante la campaña presidencial colombiana 2021-2022
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2026-04-20) Ramírez Tamayo , Jhonnathan; Cárdenas Rodríguez, Nasly Roció; Universidad Santo Tomás; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0000124427; https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=d_yXRT8AAAAJ&hl=es&oi=ao; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2748-7763
This study analyzes the construction, circulation, and affective effects of disinformation narratives verified by Colombiacheck during the Colombian presidential campaign (October 2021 - June 2022). Through directed categorical content analysis applied to 140 cases, three dimensions are examined: discursive, circulatory, and affective. Results reveal that electoral disinformation operates under a logic of strategic efficiency, with predominantly citizen-based production, low technical complexity but high replicability formats, and prevalence of impostor content as a deception technique that impersonates legitimate institutional sources. Circulation shows a hybrid architecture where digital micro-communities function as primary resonance nodes, amplified by actors with public authority. In the affective dimension, anger emerges as the dominant emotion, primarily articulated with objectives of institutional legitimacy erosion and rejection mobilization toward opposing candidates. The study confirms that disinformation instrumentalizes political affects to produce specific behavioral effects, transforming electoral competition into an emotional dispute where affects become valuable political resources to undermine trust and orient allegiances.
La lucha por el relato: Medios visuales, estado y desinformación en Colombia
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2026-04-20) Guerra Gutiérrez, Jorge Luis; , Álvaro Hernán; Universidad Santo Tomás; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0000155870; https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PbqpKn4AAAAJ&hl=es&oi=ao; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7124-5505
This article delves into one of the most complex challenges facing contemporary democracy in Colombia: the management of informative or misleading narratives by the State in a context of profound social and media polarization throughout the country. Focusing on a specific timeframe —the administrations of Iván Duque (2018–2022) and Gustavo Petro (2022–2024)— the study examines how each government, with its distinct ideological leanings, communicative styles, and relationships with television media, responded to the growing spread of deceptive, manipulated, or blatantly false narratives within visual media—both public and private television. This arena, where moving images and words combine, has become central to the construction and contestation of meaning in public opinion, ultimately shaping the governance of each presidential term. The analysis centers on the methods and strategies employed by state institutions either to confront or exacerbate this phenomenon, exploring how such interventions have influenced not only the flow of information but also the public’s perception of truth, the metrics of official actions, the legitimacy of power, and the role of the media as either guardians of democracy or instruments of propaganda. Using a qualitative methodology that integrates the analysis of official discourses, regulatory frameworks, audiovisual content, and emblematic media cases, the article reconstructs the tensions between governmental communication, the right to information, and freedom of expression in Colombian television. The study reveals that although both administrations acknowledged the problem of disinformation and took steps to address it, their approaches were markedly different—guided by logics of confrontation, co-optation, or institutionalization of public discourse. In some instances, these actions sparked legitimate debates about the State’s responsibility in the face of informational chaos; in others, they gave rise to controversies around the risks of censorship, narrative manipulation, and the erosion of trust in long-standing democratic institutions. Rather than offering a definitive answer, this work aims to raise urgent questions about the fragile balance between governability, non-manipulated governance, communication, and truth in the construction of public narratives—especially in an era where what is seen and heard can either clarify or obscure reality.
Incidencia de la violencia cultural y estructural en Antioquia (2022–2025) sobre la futura implementación de la ley 2447 de 2025 “son niñas, no esposas”.
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2026-02-10) Suárez Cifuentes, Indhira Alejandra; Arenas Piedrahita, Angie Julieth; Universidad Santo Tomás; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0001504816; https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DuvcsxYAAAAJ&hl=es&oi=ao; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4054-6417
This study analyzes how cultural and structural violence factors present between 2022 and 2025 in the department of Antioquia will affect the future implementation of Law 2447 of 2025. Qualitative research is conducted, with an explanatory and descriptive scope. In this way, an analysis is made of historical, legal, and social processes, mainly in the contexts of the department under study. The proposed methodology for this research is document analysis, testimonial analysis, and semi-structured interviews. This is accompanied by a review of quantitative data and databases. The analysis concludes that the main challenge to implementing Law 2447 is not the legal framework, but rather the deep interaction between structural and cultural violence, which acts as an entrenched barrier. Eradicating this phenomenon in the department of Antioquia requires multisectoral interventions, sustained cultural transformation, political will, and budgetary allocation, as the law alone is insufficient to bring about lasting change. Analysis of the phenomenon's behavior between 2022 and 2025 in the department shows an improvement in the first year, but thereafter a persistent upward trend continues. For this reason, the approval of this law and the analysis of the incidence of structural and cultural violence factors that generate repercussions are very beneficial.
Análisis sobre la aplicación de las disposiciones del derecho internacional para la coordinación de esfuerzos entre estados en materia de asilo diplomático: Caso de estudio Ecuador – México, 2024.
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2026-02-10) Davila Arguello, Carlos David; Ballesteros Moreno, María Constanza; Universidad Santo Tomás; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0001562809; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0002209137; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3147-7488
Ecuador and Mexico have historically maintained excellent bilateral relations; however, these were strained by the Ecuadorian government's incursion into the Mexican embassy in Quito in 2024. This action was taken to apprehend former Ecuadorian President Jorge Glas, convicted in the Odebrecht case and wanted again by Ecuadorian authorities. Glas had received diplomatic asylum from the Mexican government while inside the embassy in Quito. This incident impacted the international relations between these nations, as the inviolability of embassies and diplomatic missions is a fundamental principle of international law. This incursion set a precedent in the region, prompting an analysis of the granting of asylum and the violation of international instruments in cases of entry into diplomatic premises. This unprecedented event in Latin America is of paramount importance. Based on what has transpired, it is worth asking: What are the possible solutions to this conflict in the area of International Relations and Diplomacy, regarding the issue of diplomatic asylum and the apprehension of a person wanted by the justice system, in the Ecuador-Mexico case of 2024? The methodology used in this article is qualitative, as it seeks to understand the root causes of the problem and, through analysis of the issues, obtain results that help improve and resolve the diplomatic and international relations crisis between Ecuador and Mexico.
Más allá de la curul: Factores que impulsan el acceso y desafían la representación política de las mujeres en Bogotá (2022-2026)
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2026) Danna Alejandra Rojas Rincón, Danna Alejandra Rojas Rincón; Universidad Santo Tomás
This article examines the political and social factors that influenced women’s access to seats in the Chamber of Representatives for Bogotá and how this presence has been reflected in legislative performance during the 2022–2026 term. Using a qualitative, hermeneutic and interpretive approach based on documentary review including legislation and court decisions (Law 581/2000; Law 1475/2011; Ruling C-371/2000), legislative databases and reports from MOE, UN Women and Sisma Mujer the study analyzes the trajectories and legislative production of Bogotá’s ten women representatives. Findings indicate that affirmative actions were necessary and effective in producing a notable quantitative increase (10 of 18 seats), and that these representatives have advanced significant agendas in gender, human rights, peace and social policy. However, substantive equality remains incomplete due to barriers to access key committee positions, unequal campaign financing and party networks, and political violence against women. The study concludes that parity achieved expanded access, but institutional and cultural reforms (campaign finance mechanisms, internal party rules, anti-violence protocols) are required to convert representation into real power.
Implementación de la ley 1979 de 2019 y bienestar integral de los veteranos de la fuerza pública en Colombia (2020–2024)
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2026-02-10) Valenzuela Pinzón, Yonnatan; Ruiz Robles, Adis; Sanchez Giraldo, Cristhian Fernando; Universidad Santo Tomás; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0001620953; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2543-0691
This research analyzes the implementation of Law 1979 of 2019, the Veterans’ Law, and its effect on the comprehensive well-being of veterans of the Public Forces in Colombia between 2020 and 2024. The research stems from the need to analyze the gap between the legal recognition of veterans as subjects of special protection and the actual provision of the benefits enshrined in law. From a theoretical perspective grounded in governance, public policy, and comprehensive well-being approaches, the interinstitutional and multilevel articulation of policy is addressed. Methodologically, the research is based on a descriptive-analytical qualitative approach. This methodology relies on a document review and the analysis of results from an instrument administered to accredited, in-process, and non-accredited veterans. The results show significant institutional advances, such as the Single Veterans Registry and the Vice-Ministry for Veterans. However, they also highlight considerable limitations in the access, coverage, timeliness, and relevance of benefits, especially in the areas of education, employment, and housing. It is concluded that the policy requires strengthened interinstitutional governance, regulatory adjustments, and budgetary sustainability to ensure comprehensive well-being that is effective and equitable.
Ecos del estallido social en Bogotá: trayectorias y contextos sociales de jóvenes participantes en 2021
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2026-01-20) Mora Sanabria, Wilmar; Cortés, Julián; Universidad Santo Tomás
This article analyzes how the life course and social context of young people who actively participated in the 2021 social uprising in Bogotá were transformed, drawing on the life-course approach and on Johan Galtung’s concept of positive peace and Oliver Richmond’s framework of emancipatory peace. The objective was to understand how this event functioned as a turning point that reconfigured the participants’ personal and collective projects, and how processes of resistance and memory emerged to keep alive an emancipatory aspiration oriented toward structural social change. Methodologically, this study employed a qualitative and interpretive case-study design based on three semi-structured interviews with young people who were actively involved in the protests, complemented by a literature review and analytical triangulation. The findings reveal that their prior life trajectories were shaped by structural inequalities, labor precariousness, educational exclusion, and historical forms of violence—conditions that gave meaning to their engagement in the mobilization. During the uprising, the youth built networks of care, affection, and resistance, expressing forms of grassroots political agency aligned with the notion of emancipatory peace. Likewise, the analysis shows that the protest generated new identities, leadership roles, and community-based initiatives, but also left profound marks, including grief, persecution, collective fragmentation, and emotional exhaustion. In conclusion, the social uprising in Bogotá was not only an expression of resistance against structural violence, but also a biographical event that transformed the life course of participating youth, shaping a generation that is more politically conscious and critical, yet simultaneously wounded, precarized, and disenchanted in the face of enduring inequalities that motivated the protest. These results call for rethinking youth public policy through structural, memory-centered, and bottom-up peacebuilding approaches.
La respuesta institucional del estado colombiano frente a la trata digital de niños, niñas y adolescentes (2021-2024): Análisis del caso TikTok
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2026-01-21) Ortega Serrano, Angela María; Jara Gutiérrez, Celena Daniela; Magallanes Montoya, Marcela Julieth; Universidad Santo Tomás; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0001546346; https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=W_-HKK4AAAAJ&hl=es&oi=ao; https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6847-1505
This monograph examines the relationship between the trafficking of children and adolescents in digital environments and the institutional response of the Colombian State to the use of TikTok during the 2021–2024 period. Using an approach that integrates technology, risk, and digital governance, the study analyzes how social media dynamics create new forms of vulnerability that require state responses adapted to their algorithmic logic. Methodologically, the research is based on a documentary review, a comparative institutional analysis, and the examination of information obtained through right-of-petition requests, official reports, and specialized literature on child protection and digital management. The findings reveal consistent patterns of digital grooming, persistent underreporting, technological limitations, and inter-institutional coordination barriers that affect prevention, detection, and prosecution efforts. The study concludes that, although Colombia has a robust legal framework, it faces structural and operational challenges in addressing phenomena that evolve more rapidly than the State’s regulatory and monitoring mechanisms. Overall, the research provides insights to strengthen digital governance, improve cooperation with technology platforms, and consolidate public policies aimed at protecting minors in virtual environments.
Análisis de implementación de mecanismos de participación ciudadana digital en Bogotá durante la administración de Claudia López (2020-2023)
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2026-01-21) Cervantes González, Federico; Espinel Torres , Yeilor Rafael; Universidad Santo Tomás; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0001217151; https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UkdKlsUAAAAJ&hl=es&oi=ao; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8467-8465
This article examines the implementation and effectiveness of Bogotá’s digital citizen participation mechanisms during the administration of Mayor Claudia López (2020–2023), a period characterized by substantial progress in digital transformation and an updated regulatory framework through Decree 767 of 2022. The main objective is to assess the extent to which tools such as “Bogotá Participa”, “Bogotá Te Escucha,” digital participatory budgeting, and hybrid participation programs have fostered inclusion, citizen engagement, and meaningful influence in public decision-making processes. The study seeks to determine whether these mechanisms constitute substantive democratic advancements or whether their impact remains constrained by structural limitations.
Análisis de la implementación de la política pública de envejecimiento y vejez en Sogamoso-Boyacá, en el periodo (2018-2023)
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2026-01-21) Becerra Velandia, David Bernardo; , Yamid Gabriel; Universidad Santo Tomás; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0001682947; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0002202027; https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rbI2F40AAAAJ&hl=es&oi=ao; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5921-284X
The implementation of the Public Policy on Aging and Old Age in Sogamoso during the 2018–2023 period represents a crucial setting for understanding how local institutions, citizens, and the rules that shape collective action interact in practice. This article examines that process using Elinor Ostrom’s Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD) framework, considering the advances, limitations, and institutional dynamics that have influenced the operationalization of this policy at the municipal level. The study employed a qualitative approach based on an extensive review of municipal agreements, management reports, DANE data, and sectoral documents, complemented by semi-structured interviews with institutional actors and program beneficiaries. The methodological strategy focused on analyzing the “action situations” defined within the policy particularly those related to resource allocation, service provision, citizen participation, and institutional co-responsibility to identify how formal and informal rules operate in shaping implementation. The findings reveal an institutional structure that has enabled significant progress in program coverage and service delivery, yet continues to face tensions stemming from budget constraints, reliance on the “Estampilla Pro-Adulto Mayor” levy, and weaknesses in coordination mechanisms. The analysis also shows that interactions between citizens and institutions are characterized by participation practices that tend to be more reactive than deliberative, limiting the policy’s transformative potential. In conclusion, the implementation process demonstrates notable advances but also persistent structural challenges that require regulatory adjustments, greater financial sustainability, and strengthened local capacities to consolidate a comprehensive and sustainable model of care for older adults in the municipality.
Lecciones comparadas de la pobreza multidimensional: Análisis de las experiencias de México y Chile para enriquecer la estrategia de medición en Colombia
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2026-01-20) Lopez Mora, Julian Alfonso; Henao Osorio, Oscar Alberto; Universidad Santo Tomás; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0001585632; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6801-4466
This article presents a comparative analysis of the multidimensional poverty measurement models implemented in Mexico, Chile, and Colombia, aiming to identify lessons to strengthen Colombia’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). Drawing on Sen and Nussbaum’s capability approach, the Alkire-Foster method, and governance theory, the study examines how each country defines dimensions, deprivation thresholds, weighting schemes, data sources, and institutional review mechanisms. Methodologically, the research adopts a comparative case study design based on documentary review and qualitative analysis of institutional arrangements, normative frameworks, and participatory processes. The findings reveal three distinct models: Mexico has developed a legally binding MPI grounded in social rights and managed by an autonomous institution; Chile has introduced an innovative design incorporating relational dimensions, a life-course perspective, and broad deliberative participation; while Colombia maintains a technically consistent but infrequently updated model with limited participation and weak institutionalization. The study concludes that Colombia must enhance participatory governance, periodically revise dimensions and data sources, and incorporate emerging capabilities to ensure that its MPI remains relevant, legitimate, and effective in guiding social policy. Strengthening institutional mechanisms and broadening public deliberation are identified as essential steps for adapting the index to contemporary social, demographic, and technological changes.
"Estructura de la administración propia del resguardo de Ipiales vs el modelo de administración pública municipal: coincidencias, tensiones y oportunidades de articulación"
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2026) Mueses Usamag, Jhonatan Alberto; Universidad Santo Tomás
This study analyzes the coincidences, tensions, and opportunities for articulation between the self-governance administrative structure of the Resguardo of Ipiales and the municipal public administration model, with the aim of strengthening Indigenous governance and interinstitutional coordination in the territory. A qualitative approach with an ethnographic and cultural studies design was adopted, grounded in situated research and the recognition of the Indigenous worldview as a basis for understanding governance practices. The descriptive-comparative method made it possible to characterize and contrast both administrative systems, identifying similarities, differences, and potential pathways for articulation. Data were collected through semi structured interviews, participant observation in community settings, and document review. The sample was intentional and included authorities from the resguardo and municipal officials with experience in interinstitutional coordination processes. The findings show that both the Indigenous government and the municipal administration possess solid organizational structures, although they respond to distinct political and epistemological logics: while the resguardo is grounded in collectivity, relationality, and spirituality, the municipal model operates under a bureaucratic and normative rationality. These differences generate tensions when they are not recognized as legitimate and equivalent forms of governance; however, they also open opportunities when practices of dialogue, prior consultation, and mutual recognition are present. The study concludes that intercultural articulation does not depend solely on procedural adjustments, but on transforming the relationships between both governance systems toward horizons of epistemic equality and respect for Indigenous autonomy. In this way, it is possible to advance toward a plural governance model that strengthens cooperation and builds more symmetrical relations between the State and Indigenous authorities.
Políticas públicas sustitución cultivos ilícitos gobierno Juan Manuel Santos Calderón departamento Cauca
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2025-08-20) Angel Rodriguez, Santiago Rafael; Jaramillo Ferro, Jhon Edier; Universidad Santo Tomás; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0001550312; https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3b1QZFoAAAAJ&hl=es&oi=ao; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1491-1230
The internal armed conflict in Colombia has been characterized by the development of multiple opposing forces vying for territorial control of territories considered strategic for the transit of combatants and the dynamics of illegal economies, such as the trafficking of war supplies and materials and, above all, illicit crops. This conflict, which dates back to the 1950s, has been transformed by new practices such as extortion, drug trafficking, and the diversification of armed actors, primarily in rural areas. In this context, understanding the armed conflict in Colombia requires a territorial perspective that recognizes the country's geographic, historical, and sociopolitical diversity. In the case of the department of Cauca, which is part of the PDET subregion known as southern Cauca and the department of Nariño, the dynamics of the war have significantly impacted indigenous, Afro-Colombian, and peasant communities, who have been involved in processes of instrumentalization and adaptation to illicit crops. The imposition of illegal economies by armed groups, confinement, and threats have been used as a form of coercion against the civilian population.
Aportes del Sistema Interamercano en la configuración de un modelo de gobernanza global.
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2025-09-18) Díaz Holguín, Jenifer Paola; Gonzalez, Milena; Universidad Santo Tomás
This paper analyzes the transformative role of Article 2 of the American Convention on Human Rights in shaping a regional governance model in Latin America. Through a qualitative approach, based on a theoretical review of global constitutionalism and a jurisprudential analysis of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, it demonstrates that this provision has been interpreted as a binding mandate requiring State parties to reform their domestic legal frameworks to ensure a core set of rights enshrined in the American Convention. Common patterns are identified in the Court’s rulings that order structural reforms in areas such as freedom of expression, political rights, personal integrity, and the protection of vulnerable populations. These rights, grounded in universal principles and the global public interest, constitute a shared normative heritage that is not subject to state discretion. In this context, the Inter-American System functions as a mechanism of legal integration and regional governance, consolidating a shared legal order across the hemisphere.
Patrones de Violencia Estructural Contra la Mujer en el Territorio de Villavicencio, Meta: un Enfoque desde Johan Galtung en los Sectores de las Comunas 5,6 y 7 (Años 2023-2024)
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2025-09-08) Mesa Suarez, Jeny Johana; Cárdenas Rodríguez, Nasly Roció; Universidad Santo Tomás; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0000124427; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0002202035; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2748-7763
Structural violence against women in communes 5, 7, and 9 of Villavicencio represents a complex issue rooted in the sociopolitical and economic dynamics of these territories. During the period 2023-2024, this research, based on Johan Galtung's theoretical framework, analyzes how structural conditions of exclusion, socioeconomic inequality, and institutional deficiencies perpetuate invisible but systematic forms of violence that disproportionately affect women. Using a qualitative approach and a multiple case study design, data was collected through semi-structured interviews, document reviews, and secondary sources from public entities and community organizations. The results revealed recurring patterns of marginalization, lack of access to fundamental rights, and absence of effective social protection mechanisms, creating a scenario where structural violence manifests in institutional, cultural, and social areas. The research concluded that these forms of violence not only reproduce female subordination but also consolidate invisible patriarchal structures. This calls for a comprehensive transformation of public policies with a gender perspective and a human rights approach. This study provides valuable input for the formulation of strategies aimed at equity, social justice, and the empowerment of women in vulnerable urban contexts.
La Transformación de las Identidades en Contextos de Violencia: un Análisis del Municipio de Guapi Desde los Planteamientos de Mary Kaldor
(Universidad Santo Tomás) Arrechea López, María Nella; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0001393814
This article explores the transformation of identities in the municipality of Guapi, Colombia, in the context of violence and security, referencing Mary Kaldor’s concept of "new wars." The research uses a qualitative methodology, including semi-structured interviews, focus groups with the community, and documentary analysis of local and official sources. The goal is to reveal how violence has reconfigured collective and personal identities, affecting social relations and the sense of belonging in Guapi. One of the central themes of the study is the relationship between personal identity and the cultural roots of the inhabitants, analyzing how the armed conflict has influenced their self-perception and resistance. In this context, the population's response to violence is examined, highlighting the role of silence as both a protection mechanism and latent awareness of past events. The article emphasizes the importance of cultural expressions, such as music, dance, and oral traditions, in preserving memory and resistance. These manifestations not only connect with the past but also project new forms of identity toward the future. Oral tradition is key in the reconstruction of collective identity, integrating anecdotes, myths, and legends that reinforce community cohesion. Additionally, the preference for rebuilding ties based on hope and a shared project is analyzed, transforming adversity into an opportunity to consolidate a renewed identity.
Análisis del Discurso del Significante de Paz en los Periodos Presidenciales de Uribe, Santos y Petro: un Significante Flotante en Disputa.
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2025-07-14) Pinza Córdoba, Juan Camilo; Calderón Sánchez, Dulfary; Universidad Santo Tomás; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0001618622; https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YPQKS48AAAAJ&hl=es&oi=ao; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6783-155X; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9854-568X
The word peace has been central though with shifting meanings in the presidential campaigns of Álvaro Uribe Vélez (2002 and 2006), Juan Manuel Santos (2010 and 2014), and Gustavo Petro (2022). This article presents a comparative analysis of how the signifier peace was redefined in the campaign and inauguration speeches of these three leaders, applying the theory of the floating signifier by Ernesto Laclau and Chantal Mouffe (1985). The aim is to identify patterns, discursive strategies, and key differences across each electoral period. A corpus of speeches was compiled using a mixed-methods approach. In the qualitative component, discourse analysis identified various strategies for the re-signification of peace: from its association with security and order, through negotiation and national unity, to comprehensive social change. In the quantitative component, frequency analysis and descriptive statistics were used to measure the recurrence of key terms in each campaign and their variation over time. The results show that peace functioned as an empty signifier strategically redefined in each election to construct hegemony. Although the candidates used the same term, its semantic content diverged and even became antagonistic. The article concludes that the concept of peace was discursively contested, serving as a central axis for the articulation of political identities and electoral strategies in Colombia.
Articulación Institucional para el Restablecimiento de la Vocación Socioeconómica, en el Marco del Cierre Minero, Corregimiento de la Loma, municipio de el Paso, Departamento del Cesar, 2020-2023
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2025-07-15) Duran Benavidez, Yina Karina; Avezuela Amenabar, Enara; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0002202025; https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2555-5253
Colombia faces substantial challenges in the context of the global energy transition toward decarbonization (Yanguas et al., 2021), which are exacerbated in areas highly dependent on coal mining, such as the La Loma district in El Paso, Cesar. With more than three decades of extractive activity, this area constitutes a paradigmatic case of territorial impact, highlighting a socioeconomic structure deeply influenced by mining and the resulting exclusion of other productive sectors. Given this scenario, this research addresses the issue from an institutional perspective, considering the impacts of the mining model on public finances and social cohesion, in a context of declining global demand for coal and international commitments to reduce emissions. Weak institutional coordination is identified to address the effects of mine closure, which raises the need for comprehensive strategies aimed at local economic recovery. The theoretical proposal is based on economic institutionalism and multilevel governance, aiming to formulate an institutional coordination strategy aligned with the National Mining-Energy Development Plan. This strategy, implemented between 2020 and 2023, includes three fundamental actions: a) diagnosis of socioeconomic externalities associated with mining; b) analysis of institutional capacity in the face of the energy transition; and c) formulation of structuring guidelines for productive recovery, in accordance with the sector's 2035 Vision.In conclusion, it highlights the need for both the national government and producing territories to understand the complexity of the present and future of extractive activity, ensuring its benefits while advancing toward fulfilling commitments such as the 2030 Agenda, carbon neutrality by 2050, and the Sustainable Development Goals. Keywords: Institutionality, Energy transition, Decarbonization, economic recovery, mining closure.
Transformación de los Actores Armados al Margen de la ley que Ejercen Control Territorial en el Departamento de Chocó, Luego de la Firma de los Acuerdos de La Habana Entre el Gobierno de Colombia y las FARC- EP (2016-2021)
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2025-07-19) Torres Jiménez, Erwin Osvaldo; Sánchez Giraldo, Cristhian Fernando Sánchez Giraldo; Universidad Santo Tomás; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0001620953; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0002202033; https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=M0cEmJ0AAAAJ&hl=es&oi=ao; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2543-0691
This article investigates the transformation of illegal armed groups that control territory in Chocó following the signing of the Havana Accord between the Colombian government and the FARC-EP (2016). It describes the geopolitical situation of Chocó —a strategic department due to its location, biodiversity, and predominantly Afro-descendant and indigenous population— and analyzes the factors that have prolonged the conflict without significant advances for local communities. The analysis focuses on the 2016–2021 period, when important changes occurred: the demobilization of the FARC-EP and the increased presence of the ELN and the Gulf Clan. By studying in detail the armed confrontations and changes in territorial control during this period, the work aims to characterize the new security scenario in the region. The findings intend to support recommendations for public policies aimed at rebuilding local governance and protecting affected communities.
Implementación de las Competencias de Inspección, Vigilancia y Control de Vivienda en la Calera: Análisis Jurídico de la Venta y Supervisión Territorial
(Universidad Santo Tomás, 2025-07-28) Ascanio Rodríguez, Julián Andrés; Magallanes Montoya, Marcela Julieth; Universidad Santo Tomás; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0001546346; https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0002152343; https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=W_-HKK4AAAAJ&hl=es&oi=ao; https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6847-1505
The supervision of housing sales in La Calera faces significant challenges due to the limited implementation of Inspection, Surveillance, and Control (IVC) powers by territorial entities. This study examines the current legal and administrative framework to determine what legal tools can strengthen regulation and protect homebuyers. The hypothesis is that the lack of coordination between national and municipal regulations has generated deficiencies in real estate market supervision, negatively impacting both territorial development and the legal security of buyers. The study will use a legal and administrative approach to identify regulatory barriers and provide mechanisms to improve the application of IVC powers in the municipality. Since a review of the information collected shows a significant increase in the granting of construction licenses and requests for the viability of public services. As a result, we seek to contribute to the development of housing strategies that optimize local government and effectively regulate urban growth in La Calera. This analysis allows for the identification of legal and administrative gaps and barriers, as well as their impacts on urban development. Based on these findings, a comprehensive strategy is proposed to strengthen the IVC, which includes a local regulatory reform, pre-certification mechanisms, and an administrative restructuring aimed at transparency and citizen oversight.

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