Colombia’s Uribismo political movement has formally declared itself a governing party, despite internal conflict stemming from disagreements with an advisor to Peace Commissioner Abelardo de la Espriella. The move signals a strengthened alliance with the current administration. A key unifying goal for Uribismo remains reforming the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP), a transitional justice system established as part of the peace agreement with the FARC rebels. De la Espriella has proposed abolishing the JEP entirely, a position aligning with long-held Uribismo objectives previously pursued during the Iván Duque presidency. This alliance aims to revitalize efforts to dismantle or significantly alter the JEP’s structure and mandate. The dispute with de la Espriella’s advisor highlights internal tensions within the movement despite the broader strategic alignment with the government. This development indicates a renewed push for conservative legal reforms within Colombia’s political landscape.
