Ninety-nine Colombian guerrilla fighters recently laid down their arms as part of President Gustavo Petro’s “total peace” initiative, hoping for a new life after decades of conflict. The disarmament ceremony, held in a rural southern settlement, symbolized a commitment to peace and an end to Colombia’s long-running internal war. However, this peaceful transition faces potential setbacks due to a recent change in leadership. Just days after the disarmament, hardliner Abelardo De la Espriella assumed a key position, raising concerns about the future of the peace process and the legal status of those who surrendered their weapons. The former combatants now find themselves in a precarious legal limbo, with uncertainty surrounding the promised benefits of reintegration into civilian life. The situation highlights the fragility of peace efforts and the potential impact of political shifts on ongoing negotiations with armed groups. Their future now depends on how the new administration interprets and implements the “total peace” plan.