Farc-Ep Information

We are committed to finding a definitive solution to the problem of illicit crops. For now we can say that we have the first drafts on the guidelines or bases of that solution. We agree that the essence of any solution will be in the framework of the Comprehensive Rural Reform (item one on the agenda), and that the final solution should emerge from a joint construction, involving communities in the design, execution, monitoring, control and evaluation of plans. An important element is the strengthening of the institutional state presence in the affected territories, promoting the comprehensive development and fulfillment of the rights of all citizens, ensuring security, coexistence and observance and protection of human rights, so that the respect and implementation of the principles and norms of social rule of law will be ensured. We are also aware that given the diversity that characterizes the Colombia's regions, any intervention must have a differential approach, reflected in the plans that are built with communities so that they recognize the needs, characteristics and economic, cultural and social particularities of territories and communities, ensuring environmental sustainability. Other objectives are to contribute to the closing of the agricultural border, the recovery of ecosystems and sustainable development. The development plans of different forms of organization and association as Peasant Reserve Zones, constituted or to be constituted, when they match the territories affected by illicit crops, will support these objectives. We are developing solutions based on these guidelines. We hope to continue making progress in the agreements on February 24, the day on which we will start a new round of talks. Meanwhile, we will work separately on the analysis of the different proposals that each delegation has presented at the talks. We received the spokesmen of the governments of Chile and Venezuela, accompanying countries, to inform them on the progress of the talks and hear their arguments. We ...