Colombia’s Peace Plan Disarms 99 Fighters, Still Has 29,901 To Go
KEY POINTS
- •In mid-June, 99 guerrilla fighters flew by helicopter to a rural southern Colombian settlement to surrender their weapons.
- •They ceremonially burned tactical gear marking their shift away from decades of conflict that has killed half a million.
- •New president Abelardo De la Espriella publicly opposes peace agreements, signaling tension over ongoing disarmament efforts.
In a breathtaking rural soap opera, Colombia’s previous 'total peace' plan managed to persuade precisely 99 guerrilla fighters to hand over their entire tactical candy crush — rifles, pistols, grenade launchers, and the holy grail: heavy tactical vests. These 99 (yes, ninety-nine) combatants packed their camouflage dreams and stomped them into a ceremonial bonfire, somewhere southern Colombia in mid-June. Meanwhile, the new president Abraham De la Espriella, clearly allergic to peace treaties, prefers his settlements shaken, not stirred, opposing continued peace agreements like a reality show villain ducking redemption. Half a million deaths over six decades make this saga feel less like an episode and more like a never-ending binge-watch.
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(1 of 3)Only 99 guerrillas gave up their guns out of 30,000 like RSVP-ing to a party you’re super not into. New prez? Loves drama, hates peace.
Disarming 99 out of 30,000 is basically telling your enemies, 'Catch me if you can,' but with rifles.
Colombia's guerrillas moved mountains by swapping guns for bonfires, while the new boss just pushes 'skip intro' on peace.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 8/29/2026 | Author: Daniela Díaz in Valle del Guamuez and Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro
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