# Colombia peace agreement implementation challenges

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombia-peace-agreement-implementation-challenges
> Updated: 2026-10-12T17:24:53.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The implementation of Colombia’s 2016 peace agreement has faced scrutiny following a shift in national security policy under President Abelardo de la Espriella. Since taking office in August 2026, the administration has classified groups such as the ELN and FARC dissidents as terrorist organizations, ended dialogue processes, and intensified military operations.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned that these changes pose risks to the peace pact, noting that a full implementation approach remains undefined. 

In response to the situation, Greece, acting as the rotating president of the UN Security Council, reaffirmed its support for the peace process. During discussions involving the UN Special Representative for Colombia and the Colombian Foreign Minister, Greek Ambassador Aglaia Balta condemned violence by armed groups, specifically highlighting the use of drone attacks and social media for child recruitment, as well as ongoing insecurity facing ethnic communities and former combatants.

## Claims

- Greece supports the 2016 Peace Agreement in Colombia (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Greece is holding the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for October (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Armed groups are using drones and social media to recruit children in Colombia (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The UN Verification Mission in Colombia's mandate is set to expire on October 31 (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Greece reaffirms support for Colombia peace process at UN

Greece reaffirmed its support for Colombia's 2016 Peace Agreement during a UN Security Council meeting, while condemning armed group violence and the use of drones and social media for child recruitment.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-reaffirms-support-for-colombia-peace-process-at-un

### 2026-10-07: António Guterres warns of risks to Colombia peace deal

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that Colombia’s new security policies under President Abelardo de la Espriella may jeopardize the implementation of the 2016 peace agreement.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antnio-guterres-warns-of-risks-to-colombia-peace-deal

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