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War victims, leaders, and peace signatories to engage in dialogues in Colombia's Montes de María

War victims, leaders, and peace signatories to engage in dialogues in Colombia's Montes de María

From El Tiempo · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Victims of war, peasant leaders, academics, the National Navy, and peace signatories will meet in Montes de María.
  • The dialogue, titled 'Improbable Dialogues: In the Promised Land,' aims for reconciliation.
  • San Juan Nepomuceno will host the event, fostering discussion in a region historically marked by conflict.

A unique gathering is set to take place in Montes de María, Colombia, bringing together diverse groups deeply affected by the nation's conflict. War victims, peasant leaders, academics, representatives from the National Navy, and signatories of peace agreements will convene for a dialogue aimed at fostering reconciliation.

The event, officially named 'Improbable Dialogues: In the Promised Land,' will be held in San Juan Nepomuceno. This town, situated in a region that has long borne the brunt of Colombia's internal strife, is expected to become an epicenter for discussions on peace and coexistence.

The initiative seeks to bridge divides and create a space for understanding among individuals and groups who have often found themselves on opposing sides or have suffered immensely from the violence. By bringing these varied perspectives together, the dialogues aim to explore pathways toward healing and rebuilding trust in a land that has seen so much turmoil.

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Originally published by El Tiempo in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.