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Colombia budget cuts threaten Special Jurisdiction for Peace court
The administration of President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced a 2027 budget that includes significant reductions for various government bodies, including the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP). The proposed cuts to the JEP are valued at approximately 181 billion Colombian pesos, or roughly $57 million.
Established in 2016 as part of a peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the JEP is a transitional justice court tasked with investigating and prosecuting crimes committed during the country's six-decade-long internal armed conflict. Victims, families of the disappeared, and former combatants have expressed concerns that these financial reductions could prevent the court from fulfilling its mandate.
In addition to the budget reductions, a Senate committee has advanced a bill aimed at further impacting the institution.
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Abelardo De La Espriella · Colombia · Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia · Senate of Colombia · Special Jurisdiction for Peace
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- [● 3 SOURCES] A Senate committee advanced a bill to eliminate or reduce the court's functions. bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · jamaicainquirer.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Total cuts to the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) are valued at approximately 181 billion Colombian pesos. bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · jamaicainquirer.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The proposed budget cuts to the JEP amount to roughly $57 million. bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · jamaicainquirer.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The administration of President Abelardo de la Espriella announced a 2027 budget with reductions for government bodies. bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · jamaicainquirer.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The JEP was established in 2016 as part of a peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · jamaicainquirer.com