Pastor Alape, exjefe de las Farc, cuestionó informe sobre incumplimientos del grupo armado frente al Acuerdo de Paz: “Es una estigmatización”

The controversy in Colombia is escalating after the General Comptroller issued alerts about the significant resource deficit regarding reparations for victims of the armed conflict, due to the low compliance of the former FARC guerrillas in delivering assets and funds agreed upon in the 2016 Peace Accord.

The report indicates that only one property has been effectively transferred out of the 722 declared by the former armed group, while the funds contributed amount to just 17% of the total promised.

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Additionally, the Comptroller indicated that while the former guerrilla group reported numerous assets, the tangible progress in transferring properties, lands, and other assets has been minimal.

In light of the detailed analysis by the oversight body, the former guerrilla, which has since transformed into a political party called Comunes, responded.

Pastor Alape, coordinator of the implementation of the Accord for the former terrorist organization, defended the process’s transparency, warning that new demands represent an act of stigmatization against the current political group.

Moreover, the former peace negotiator of the defunct armed group, in a conversation with Caracol Radio W, invited the Special Assets Society (SAE) and the United Nations (UN) to conduct a deeper analysis of the transfer of their assets to clear the current controversy.

“Every process was executed transparently, and of course, the asset inventory that was initially delivered was made public by the Prosecutor’s Office during press conferences that ridiculed the inventory… this is stigmatization,” the former guerrilla leader stated to the cited media.

He further added that crime and violence in the territories hindered the continuation of their efforts. “We delivered the inventory, went to the territory, and then they started killing us, taking away the other actors who came to seize the assets, and we reached a point where we could no longer return to the territory… we must understand the very complex situations that arose, but we were fully willing and complied with what was our responsibility,” he explained.

Regarding the validity of the asset inventory, Alape stated to the media that there are records issued by authorities confirming each of the transfers. “Everything that was delivered wasn’t just left; there was a procedure with records and more. This is why we find it strange and believe it is necessary to consult with the SAE to review the records,” he remarked.

In response to criticisms of a potential violation of victims’ rights, Alape answered: “We are not mocking anyone. I believe we have been very consistent in all actions related to repairs, acknowledgment, and apologies for the events of the conflict. We offered our war assets for reparations.”

Finally, Pastor Alape asserted that the former armed group has already fulfilled its obligations regarding asset transfers, questioning the Comptroller’s report. “Indeed, there are no more assets to deliver. It is very clear that any resource from the war heritage that remained with any of us would constitute a violation of the law and contravene the commitments made. That is the reality,” he concluded.