A growing discourse surrounding a “cultural battle” in Colombia risks obscuring existing gender inequalities and hindering the state’s ability to effectively address violence against women. This rhetoric threatens to marginalize the specific rights of individuals, particularly those facing gender-based discrimination. The analysis, published by La Silla Vacía, suggests the focus on a broader "cultural war" distracts from concrete issues and necessary policy interventions. This shift in focus could diminish the state’s capacity to respond to and prevent violence, ultimately harming vulnerable populations. The piece warns that framing issues as part of a larger cultural conflict can lead to the dismissal of legitimate concerns and impede progress towards gender equality in Colombia. Further investigation is needed to determine the full extent of the impact.