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PoliticsColombia's Human Rights Court Faces Existential Threat from Budget Cuts
Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP), a transitional justice court crucial for victims of the internal armed conflict, faces significant budget cuts and potential abolition, sparking fears of increased impunity and jeopardized investigations. Critics argue these measures, championed by President Abelardo de la Espriella, aim to shield military leaders from accountability rather than address fiscal concerns.
PoliticsColombia's Peace Tribunal Charges Ex-FARC Rebels with Anti-Indigenous War Crimes
Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) has charged 10 former FARC members with war crimes and crimes against humanity, including torture and murder, against Indigenous groups. This move is seen as a significant step in addressing abuses from the country's civil conflict, though concerns linger about the JEP's future under the new administration.