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Center for Latin American Studies, Fall 2020 virtual Charlas con Café – a weekly space to hear lectures from a wide variety of experts and discuss topics relevant to the Latin American region, every Friday from 1-2 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16: "Ciudadelas de Paz: The Collective Reincorporation of Ex-Combatants in Colombia"
With Susan Brewer-Osorio, University of Arizona Latin American Studies
After 52 years of conflict, the Colombian government signed a peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia rebel group in 2016. The agreement created 26 temporary camps throughout Colombia to facilitate the disarmament of FARC combatants. Over time, some of these spaces evolved into stable ex-combatant communities or Ciudadelas de Paz, while others fragmented or were abandoned. Why did some FARC fronts stay together, while others did not? What are the implications of the Ciudadelas de Paz for peacebuilding in Colombia? This talk will present ongoing research on the collective reincorporation of Colombian ex-combatants. The talk will focus on contextual and structural factors to account for the different trajectories of FARC fronts, including the role of the state, security, economic opportunities and relations with local communities. In addition, while the international news portrays the Colombian peace process as a failure, this talk demonstrates that some ex-combatant groups are working collectively to promote peace.
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