Retos de la Participación Política de las Víctimas en el Posacuerdo de Paz en Colombia

Abstract

Colombian society faces the great challenge of maintaining trust, tolerance and respect for human rights after a long period of serious and large-scale violations committed during the armed conflicts that have characterized our history as a nation. Following the signing of the 2016 peace agreement between the Colombian State and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of the People of Colombia (FARC-EP). History has taught us that conflicts destroy social structures, divide society unequally and leave an indelible mark. Historically, victims of armed conflict in Colombia have been able to raise their voices together to express their social struggles, which has given them the opportunity to participate in the country's political decisions following the signing of the 2016 peace agreement. In addition to the struggle for recognition, the struggle for the restoration of rights is also ongoing. Therefore, this study aims to address the following issues: "Challenges regarding the political participation of victims after the Colombian peace agreement"; It aims to analyze the state of participation of people affected by armed conflict in political decisions and their participation within the guarantees provided in the peace agreement. Through analysis, research and information gathering, it aims to determine progress in the implementation of the Agreement on the Political Participation of Victims of Armed Conflict in the territory and beyond, and to identify possible political and legal measures to strengthen participation. The studies reviewed allow for the analysis of the current state of implementation of the peace agreement, as well as the examination of the guarantees applied to the affected populations, taking into account the local and cultural context. Above all, what were the challenges for participation, reintegration into civic life, access and guarantee of fundamental rights for this population? The information obtained through the research allows researchers to analyze the various difficulties faced by victims of armed conflict and political participation as a mechanism for collective recovery. It is hoped that the results of this study will serve as a guide and analysis for readers.