Raíces del olvido: Migración juvenil, relevo generacional y sostenibilidad agrícola en la vereda Calambata, Vianí, Cundinamarca

Abstract

This research analyzes how the migration of young people from rural areas to cities affects generational succession, the sustainability of local agriculture, and the care of older adults in the village of Calambata, municipality of Vianí, Cundinamarca. The study is developed from a journalistic perspective, using investigative reporting and a testimonial-documentary narrative, through interviews with elderly farmers, young migrants and residents, as well as local authorities. The final product is the documentary report Raíces del Olvido (Roots of Oblivion), composed of three episodes with a total duration of 30 to 45 minutes. It highlights the solitude of older adults, the reasons behind youth migration, and the current dilemmas of whether to remain in the countryside or seek opportunities in the city. Findings show that the lack of educational, labor, and institutional opportunities drives youth exodus, weakening family farming and increasing the vulnerability of older generations. Furthermore, the study concludes that without strong strategies to foster youth engagement, productive incentives, and effective public policies, generational succession in Colombia’s rural areas is at risk, threatening both food security and rural cultural heritage.