US Attorney General, after his US visit, daisy hairHe discussed with EL TIEMPO the basics of his different meetings with the officials of that country, such as the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
There were several key issues for the head of the Public Department, but his officials and those in the North American country were particularly concerned about immigration, the environment, drug traffickingvictims of conflict and ‘complete peace’.
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The dialogue is very positive, on immigration, on securing the rights of the victims, peacebuildingdevelopment and protection of women’s rights, as well as the environmental crisis deforestationnegative impact on ecosystems and health due to illegal mining and use of mercury. We agree on its importance. persecution of various expressions of transnational organized crimeparticularly the fight against drug trafficking and illegal mining.
There is an interest and commitment to interagency cooperation between the Office of the Attorney General and the various agencies of the United States Government and the US Department of State. United Nations.
There is a significant perception of the importance of the Attorney General’s Office in Colombian democracy. They know him for his legal and technical performance. We were able to identify directions. information sharingas well as guaranteeing human rights and anti-corruptionespecially on three specific issues: migration, environmental crisis And peacebuilding.
The importance of the work of the Attorney General’s Office in the fight against Illegal mining and use of mercuryTherefore, it was decided to establish a mechanism for information exchange and capacity building.
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In addition, with the support of the United States, the Attorney General’s capacity to control immigration management will be strengthened. national government for example, by training our officials.
in relation to JEP There is recognition of the valuable role played by the Office of the Attorney General in activating the immediate opening of the macro case 11 on securing the rights of persons. victims of sexual crimes in the framework of armed conflict.
I met with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice. The interest and expectation to know in detail the challenges of how Colombia will move forward with its plans over the next four years and how to formulate the transition phase in the face of changes is notorious.
This expectation is normal. Colombian institutions are still lagging in identifying mechanisms.means, actions and budget, in terms of ‘total peace’, combating drug trafficking, deforestation, illegal mining and mercury use, among others.
Let me give you an example, Article 193 of the reconciled text National Development Plan draft law (PND) enables the National Government to formulate, adopt and implement a new national drug policy With a 10-year projection. However, Article 91 of the Law No. 30 dated 1986, National Narcotics Council has the same function.
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I wonder and it’s a topic I want to meet with the Minister of Justice. (Néstor Osuna) Will the bill in the coming days tacitly repeal the functions legally assigned to the National Narcotics Council and replace it with the head of the National Government? If so, What are the effects of this change and what is the reason or purpose of this change?
Prohibition is a value-producing mechanism in the fight against drug trafficking, I think there is no debate about it. Question whether it will be enough to make a significant impact in that fight
This prohibition cannot be the only emphasis of public policy Allowing the state to fulfill its constitutional duties: crop destruction Particularly in a country where the contribution of emissions responsible for global warming is mainly in natural forest loss and use change, it is equally relevant given that the cultivation of crops for illegal use is driving deforestation. land instead of the use of fossil fuels.
We We are concerned about the increase in crops for illegal use. Amid the governance of criminal groups in the most vulnerable areas, where villagers and communities are instrumentalized and illegal use of protected areas takes place, by placing ethnic populations in areas affected by this phenomenon, the complex situation that deteriorates without a clear definition of drug policy on the other hand is appreciated. or how will the transition to the new policy be?.
The main concern is concretization of legal mechanisms and the policy of the proposal, in addition to the need to recognize victims and their rights to compensation.
As you have already reported, fentanyl use in Colombia. With these warnings, institutions such as the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Health Doubled efforts to prevent consumption and that it is an integral part of the new drug policy that the national government is contemplating.
Here in Colombia today it is important to anticipate so as not to underestimate a situation, although it is not so serious. can affect public health in the medium term.
The United States is committed to safe, controlled, orderly and humane immigration. In this sequence of ideas, they have a special interest in supporting the Colombian State and all its departments in the management of immigration policy. The US government has offered to support the Attorney General in its efforts. oversight and control of immigration management strengthening both the preventive and disciplinary capacities of the control unit in this area.
In many of the meetings held, the issue of the coast guard station in Gorgona came to the fore. It is important to strengthen the capacities of the Colombian Armed Forces for drug trafficking banTo provide safe conditions and improve living conditions for National Park officials, as well as illegal fishing and wildlife smuggling in the Pacific.
The Attorney General underlined its role as the guarantor of the rights of all Colombians and therefore environmental public hearing in monitoring the environmental license. It is important to maintain channels of institutional participation and decision-making.
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In the framework of preventive activities, the Attorney General’s Office monitors the implementation of victims’ public policy for citizens abroad who face the double vulnerability of being an immigrant and a victim of armed conflict, one of which in the United States. Countries with the highest numbers despite perceived underreporting were therefore prioritized in the 2023 work plan.
We believe there are significant opportunities to strengthen support for victims of conflict abroad. social leaders forced to emigrate abroadFor example, the Attorney General’s Office organizes training and awareness-raising meetings for environmental leaders and public officials in the country on the role of the state in improving the environment. Escazu AgreementTherefore, in the dialogue with the victims, the need to extend this support from the Ministry of Public Affairs to environmental leaders abroad and enable them to continue to exercise their leadership wherever they are was expressed.
Carlos Lopez
Justice Draft
On Twitter: @CarlosL49
carben@eltiempo.com
Source: Exame
