Colombia Peace Forum: Elections & Peace Processes in Colombia (English)

While threats of violence marred recent legislative campaigns in Colombia, the March 11 election was Colombia’s most peaceful in decades. Although the FARC’s new political party underperformed, its comprehensive demobilization was palpable and the National Liberation Army (ELN), the country’s second-largest rebel group, respected a temporary unilateral ceasefire. For the first time in 50 years, ballots were cast freely throughout the country and not a single incident of violence was recorded.

Join the U.S. Institute of Peace on April 16 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., for a discussion on security and protection throughout the electoral process, analysis of the impact the outcome may have on the implementation of the FARC peace agreement, and the implications for the ongoing process with the ELN. The event will be livestreamed, and translation will be provided.

To follow the conversation on Twitter, use #ColombiaPeaceForum.

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Speakers:

Alejandra Barrios

Director, Electoral Observation Mission and former President of the Global Network of Domestic Electoral Monitors

Juanita Goebertus

Colombian Congresswoman, Former Member of the Government Peace Delegation with the FARC

Mark Schneider

Senior Advisor, Center for Strategic and International Studies

Jonas Claes

Senior Program Officer, Preventing Election Violence, U.S. Institute of Peace

Steve Hege, Moderator

Senior Program Officer, Security & Justice, U.S. Institute of Peace

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The United States Institute of Peace works to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict around the world. USIP does this by engaging directly in conflict zones and by providing analysis, education, and resources to those working for peace. Created by Congress in 1984 as an independent, nonpartisan, federally funded organization, USIP’s more than 300 staff work at the Institute’s D.C. headquarters, and on the ground in the world’s most dangerous regions.