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Colombian Defense Minister censure motion

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Nineteen members of the Colombian opposition filed a motion of censure against Defense Minister Jorge Eduardo Mora López following a military operation in El Retorno, Guaviare. The operation, which targeted FARC dissident structures led by an individual known as ‘Calarcá’, resulted in the deaths of 10 alleged criminal group members. Forensic reports confirmed that three of the deceased were minors aged between 15 and 16. While the government defended the strike by stating the adolescents were performing combat functions, the opposition argues the Minister holds political responsibility for policies that led to these deaths. They contend that under Constitutional Court jurisprudence, recruited minors must be treated as vulnerable victims regardless of their participation in armed groups. The motion of censure, which questions intelligence assessments and accountability regarding the protection of minors, has moved to the Senate of the Republic. Critics have highlighted a broader trend of rising child recruitment, noting an increase from 130 cases in 2022 to 453 in 2024, alongside rising rates of kidnapping, extortion, and homicide. ~~The ongoing debate focuses on~~ As the ~~state’s obligations and~~ matter progresses, Defense Minister Jorge Eduardo Mora continues to face this separate motion of censure in the ~~specific precautions taken when conducting strikes~~ Senate regarding the military operations in ~~areas where child recruitment is suspected.~~ Guaviare.

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