COThe incoming Colombian government has outlined a new security model through five concrete decisions before officially taking office. This includes dismantling the previous 'total peace' approach by issuing an ultimatum to armed groups like the ELN and Front 33, requiring them to submit to justice before the new president takes power. The government has initiated territorial integration efforts starting in Cúcuta, where the elected president requested decrees focused on social and security policies for the Catatumbo region. A military-backed defense minister, originally from Cúcuta, has been appointed. Additionally, the government plans to implement the Block of Defense for Urban Security (BDSU) in major cities such as Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, and Bucaramanga, aiming to coordinate national and local authorities along with military personnel and veterans to prevent crime and respond to urban threats. Other measures include revoking a decree related to social protests, reintroducing the Esmad police unit, and considering relaxing restrictions on carrying firearms. These actions signal a shift from a peace-focused agenda to a decentralized territorial security strategy.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual overview of the incoming government’s security strategies without overtly favoring any political side. It outlines specific policy decisions and their implications but does not exhibit biased language or selective sourcing.
