Aproximación Jurídica a la Jurisdicción Agraria

Abstract

The agrarian jurisdiction can be considered an essential and key body in the implementation of agrarian reform, aiming to achieve solid and lasting results that contribute to peace and development in the Colombian state by resolving conflicts related to the unequal distribution of land and the lack of comprehensive policies focused on strengthening the rural sector in Colombia. However, the proper implementation of a jurisdiction that fulfills the purpose for which it was created—administering justice in the assigned sector—still appears uncertain. Therefore, this project aims to delve into the agrarian jurisdiction and the particular challenges it must face in order to become a real and suitable system in Colombia. Given that this is a qualitative study, which does not allow for a “trial-and-error” methodology, the approach chosen was to investigate the positions of legal scholars and government informational materials in order to understand the trajectory of agrarian reform from its beginnings to the present day, the impact of the peace agreement on this process, and how agrarian reform—and consequently, the implementation of agrarian jurisdiction—is a key part of the effort to achieve peace in Colombia.