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Colombia’s ‘Total Peace’ plan: A failure or unfinished business for Petro?

The presidential race centers on Petro's Total Peace plan as voters weigh continuation or abandonment of negotiations with armed groups.
Violence and armed-group fragmentation worsened during Petro's term, with active fighters rising to about 27,000 by end-2025.
Experts say the plan’s fragmentation—splintered groups and evolving criminal networks—made ceasefires unstable.
Some experts argue Total Peace was poorly implemented, creating disappointment without eliminating armed groups.
Some analysts warn that abandoning peace talks could entrench conflict further and empower criminal networks.
Ceasefires with groups like Clan del Golfo and EMC showed early progress but collapsed within months.
Politically, candidates push divergent paths: continue Total Peace vs. stronger military action.
Researchers urge clearer boundaries between peace talks and security initiatives.
Displacement and fear persist in Catatumbo and other regions as violence expands.
The election debate centers on how to respond to increased attacks, including a bus bombing in Cauca.
The overall assessment is that Total Peace yielded mixed results and requires a revised approach.

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