The Gulf Clan, now called the Gaitanist Army of Colombia, significantly challenges President Gustavo Petro’s complete peace initiative. A legal framework is essential for dialogue with this leading armed group, states the Ideas for Peace Foundation (FIP) in a new report. This document reviews previous negotiation efforts with the country’s largest narcotrafficking gang. Talks with […]
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