Acerca del desarrollo de la Zona de Ubicación Temporal del área rural de Tibú Norte de Santander

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Country/entity: Colombia
Region: Americas
Agreement name: Acerca del desarrollo de la Zona de Ubicación Temporal del área rural de Tibú Norte de Santander
Date: 14 Jul 2025
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Intrastate/intrastate conflict
Colombian Conflict (1964 - )
The Colombian conflict is really a set of conflicts and the peace agreements reflect both different processes relating to different conflict groups and dyads, and processes taking place at different times in a complex peace process history. The Colombian civil war has its roots in the late 1940s and the violent infighting between liberal and the conservative factions. Emerging from the liberal tradition with a thorough grounding in nationalist communist ideology, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—People's Army (FARC) began its armed insurrection against the Colombian government in 1964. Other left-wing guerrillas emerged as well, most notably the socialist/populist M-19, which would later be integrated into the formal political system in the peace process of 1990s; the National Liberation Army (ELN), which has strong roots in liberation theology, and the Maoist Ejército Popular de Liberación (EPL) (also part of the 1990 process, less successfully). Several stages of peace processes were undertaken by the various sides, which were further complicated by the emergence of right-wing paramilitary ‘self-defence’ forces. The peace agreement between the Colombian government under President Uribe and the main alliance of the paramilitary groups, the United Self-Defence Forces of Colombia (AUC), concluded in 2005 and is still heavily disputed as several remnants are still active, but now subsumed under the heading ‘Bacrim’ (Bandas criminales). In addition, FARC and ELN maintain a military presence, but both demonstrate a strong interest in completing successful peace negotiations with the government, with the most recent agreements being between FARC and the Government.
Stage: Implementation/renegotiation
Conflict nature: Government/territory
Peace process: Colombia VII - Petro Peace Dialogues with ELN
Parties: Gloria Quiceno Acevedo, Government Delegate at the Peace Dialogue Table
Andrey Avendaño, Delegate Front 33 EMBF FARC-EP
Third parties: -
Description: This joint communiqué from the Peace Dialogue Table between the Colombian government and the 33rd Front (EMBF) of the FARC-EP reports on the preparation phase for a Temporary Location Zone (ZUT) in rural Tibú, Norte de Santander, established under Resolution 161 of 2025. It announces that additional demining is needed before the ZUT can become operational and describes a broad community and institutional dissemination process that has been carried out. The delegations reaffirm commitments to peace with social justice in Catatumbo, including territorial transformation, the return of displaced families, protection of children and indigenous Barí people, and the end of armed conflict in the region.

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Groups

Children/youth: Groups→Children/youth→Rhetorical
We reaffirm our commitment to advancing peace with social justice in Catatumbo through territorial transformations that address the root causes of the conflict, ending the war, the dignified return of displaced families, the freedom of kidnapped or detained persons, the protection of children, adolescents, and young people, the right of communities to their territory, the recognition and respect of the Barí people, the protection of nature and strategic ecosystems, and the strengthening of democracy.
Groups→Children/youth→Other
3. During this period, the Peace Dialogue Table has been carrying out the dissemination process regarding the ZUT with communities and their organisations, including the Barí people and their authorities, Madres del Catatumbo, peasant organisations, Asojuntas, Research Centre, agricultural associations and producers, Unión Campesina Peasant Reserve Area, young innovators, displaced persons, peace signatories, and the Commission and Humanitarian Roundtable of Catatumbo.
Disabled persons: No specific mention.
Elderly/age: No specific mention.
Migrant workers: No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group: No specific mention.
Religious groups: No specific mention.
Indigenous people: Groups→Indigenous people→Rhetorical
We reaffirm our commitment to advancing peace with social justice in Catatumbo through territorial transformations that address the root causes of the conflict, ending the war, the dignified return of displaced families, the freedom of kidnapped or detained persons, the protection of children, adolescents, and young people, the right of communities to their territory, the recognition and respect of the Barí people, the protection of nature and strategic ecosystems, and the strengthening of democracy.
Groups→Indigenous people→Other
3. During this period, the Peace Dialogue Table has been carrying out the dissemination process regarding the ZUT with communities and their organisations, including the Barí people and their authorities, Madres del Catatumbo, peasant organisations, Asojuntas, Research Centre, agricultural associations and producers, Unión Campesina Peasant Reserve Area, young innovators, displaced persons, peace signatories, and the Commission and Humanitarian Roundtable of Catatumbo.
Other groups: No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons: Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Rhetorical
We reaffirm our commitment to advancing peace with social justice in Catatumbo through territorial transformations that address the root causes of the conflict, ending the war, the dignified return of displaced families, the freedom of kidnapped or detained persons, the protection of children, adolescents, and young people, the right of communities to their territory, the recognition and respect of the Barí people, the protection of nature and strategic ecosystems, and the strengthening of democracy.
Social class: No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender: No specific mention.
Men and boys: No specific mention.
LGBTI: No specific mention.
Family: We reaffirm our commitment to advancing peace with social justice in Catatumbo through territorial transformations that address the root causes of the conflict, ending the war, the dignified return of displaced families, the freedom of kidnapped or detained persons, the protection of children, adolescents, and young people, the right of communities to their territory, the recognition and respect of the Barí people, the protection of nature and strategic ecosystems, and the strengthening of democracy.

State definition

Nature of state (general): No specific mention.
State configuration: No specific mention.
Self determination: No specific mention.
Referendum: No specific mention.
State symbols: No specific mention.
Independence/secession: No specific mention.
Accession/unification: No specific mention.
Border delimitation: No specific mention.
Cross-border provision: No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed): No specific mention.
Elections: No specific mention.
Electoral commission: No specific mention.
Political parties reform: No specific mention.
Civil society: 3. During this period, the Peace Dialogue Table has been carrying out the dissemination process regarding the ZUT with communities and their organisations, including the Barí people and their authorities, Madres del Catatumbo, peasant organisations, Asojuntas, Research Centre, agricultural associations and producers, Unión Campesina Peasant Reserve Area, young innovators, displaced persons, peace signatories, and the Commission and Humanitarian Roundtable of Catatumbo.
Also participating in this dissemination process were the media, the Municipal and Departmental Peace Councils, the Tibú Mayor's Office, the Government of Norte de Santander, the ICBF, ADR, DSCI, ANT, the Ombudsman's Office, the Public Forces, the Episcopal Conference, SENA, the Ministry of Environment, National Natural Parks and the international community.
Traditional/religious leaders: Also participating in this dissemination process were the media, the Municipal and Departmental Peace Councils, the Tibú Mayor's Office, the Government of Norte de Santander, the ICBF, ADR, DSCI, ANT, the Ombudsman's Office, the Public Forces, the Episcopal Conference, SENA, the Ministry of Environment, National Natural Parks and the international community.
Public administration: No specific mention.
Constitution: No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing: No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing: No specific mention.
Economic power sharing: No specific mention.
Military power sharing: No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general: The ZUT received citizen and institutional support, with observations emphasising that the safety of the population be prioritised and that the full implementation of the social rule of law be guaranteed in the ZUT.
Bill of rights/similar: No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation: No specific mention.
Civil and political rights: No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights: No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship: No specific mention.
Democracy: No specific mention.
Detention procedures: No specific mention.
Media and communication: No specific mention.
Mobility/access: 1. During the preparation phase, we have identified the need to increase demining efforts in the designated area for ZUT and the surrounding areas to guarantee the necessary security conditions for the mobility of the community, public servants, international organisations, accompanying persons and guarantors, public forces, and members of the 33rd Front, as well as other activities that enable its proper functioning.
Protection measures: Rights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of civilians
1. During the preparation phase, we have identified the need to increase demining efforts in the designated area for ZUT and the surrounding areas to guarantee the necessary security conditions for the mobility of the community, public servants, international organisations, accompanying persons and guarantors, public forces, and members of the 33rd Front, as well as other activities that enable its proper functioning.
Rights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of groups
1. During the preparation phase, we have identified the need to increase demining efforts in the designated area for ZUT and the surrounding areas to guarantee the necessary security conditions for the mobility of the community, public servants, international organisations, accompanying persons and guarantors, public forces, and members of the 33rd Front, as well as other activities that enable its proper functioning.
Other: No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI: No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions: No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law: No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions: No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts: No specific mention.
Prisons and detention: No specific mention.
Traditional Laws: No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction: Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
We reaffirm our commitment to advancing peace with social justice in Catatumbo through territorial transformations that address the root causes of the conflict, ending the war, the dignified return of displaced families, the freedom of kidnapped or detained persons, the protection of children, adolescents, and young people, the right of communities to their territory, the recognition and respect of the Barí people, the protection of nature and strategic ecosystems, and the strengthening of democracy.
National economic plan: No specific mention.
Natural resources: No specific mention.
International funds: No specific mention.
Business: No specific mention.
Taxation: No specific mention.
Banks: No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights: No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights: No specific mention.
Cultural heritage: No specific mention.
Environment: We reaffirm our commitment to advancing peace with social justice in Catatumbo through territorial transformations that address the root causes of the conflict, ending the war, the dignified return of displaced families, the freedom of kidnapped or detained persons, the protection of children, adolescents, and young people, the right of communities to their territory, the recognition and respect of the Barí people, the protection of nature and strategic ecosystems, and the strengthening of democracy.
Water or riparian rights or access: No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees: 1. During the preparation phase, we have identified the need to increase demining efforts in the designated area for ZUT and the surrounding areas to guarantee the necessary security conditions for the mobility of the community, public servants, international organisations, accompanying persons and guarantors, public forces, and members of the 33rd Front, as well as other activities that enable its proper functioning.
The ZUT received citizen and institutional support, with observations emphasising that the safety of the population be prioritised and that the full implementation of the social rule of law be guaranteed in the ZUT.
Ceasefire: No specific mention.
Police: No specific mention.
Armed forces: No specific mention.
DDR: Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisions
1. During the preparation phase, we have identified the need to increase demining efforts in the designated area for ZUT and the surrounding areas to guarantee the necessary security conditions for the mobility of the community, public servants, international organisations, accompanying persons and guarantors, public forces, and members of the 33rd Front, as well as other activities that enable its proper functioning.
Security sector→DDR→DDR programmes
Within the framework of the peace talks between the national government and the EMBF of the FARC-EP, and as part of the commitments arising from Resolution 161 of May 23, 2025, issued by the Presidency of the Republic, which established the creation of a Temporary Location Zone (ZUT) in the rural area of Tibú, Norte de Santander, for the members of the 33rd Front, we hereby inform you of the following:
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: Within the framework of the peace talks between the national government and the EMBF of the FARC-EP, and as part of the commitments arising from Resolution 161 of May 23, 2025, issued by the Presidency of the Republic, which established the creation of a Temporary Location Zone (ZUT) in the rural area of Tibú, Norte de Santander, for the members of the 33rd Front, we hereby inform you of the following:
1. During the preparation phase, we have identified the need to increase demining efforts in the designated area for ZUT and the surrounding areas to guarantee the necessary security conditions for the mobility of the community, public servants, international organisations, accompanying persons and guarantors, public forces, and members of the 33rd Front, as well as other activities that enable its proper functioning.
Withdrawal of foreign forces: No specific mention.
Corruption: No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime: No specific mention.
Drugs: No specific mention.
Terrorism: No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general: No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon: No specific mention.
Courts: No specific mention.
Mechanism: No specific mention.
Prisoner release: No specific mention.
Vetting: No specific mention.
Victims: No specific mention.
Missing persons: No specific mention.
Reparations: No specific mention.
Reconciliation: No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory: No specific mention.
Other international signatory: No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement: No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar: No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism: No specific mention.

About the development of the Temporary Location Zone (ZUT) in the rural area of Tibú, Norte de Santander

San José de Cúcata, Norte de Santander.

July 14, 2025.

Within the framework of the peace talks between the national government and the EMBF of the FARC-EP, and as part of the commitments arising from Resolution 161 of May 23, 2025, issued by the Presidency of the Republic, which established the creation of a Temporary Location Zone (ZUT) in the rural area of Tibú, Norte de Santander, for the members of the 33rd Front, we hereby inform you of the following:

1. During the preparation phase, we have identified the need to increase demining efforts in the designated area for ZUT and the surrounding areas to guarantee the necessary security conditions for the mobility of the community, public servants, international organisations, accompanying persons and guarantors, public forces, and members of the 33rd Front, as well as other activities that enable its proper functioning.

2. Once the preparation phase is completed, ensuring the safety conditions for the ZUT, the activities contemplated in Resolution 161 of 2025 will begin immediately.

3. During this period, the Peace Dialogue Table has been carrying out the dissemination process regarding the ZUT with communities and their organisations, including the Barí people and their authorities, Madres del Catatumbo, peasant organisations, Asojuntas, Research Centre, agricultural associations and producers, Unión Campesina Peasant Reserve Area, young innovators, displaced persons, peace signatories, and the Commission and Humanitarian Roundtable of Catatumbo.

Also participating in this dissemination process were the media, the Municipal and Departmental Peace Councils, the Tibú Mayor's Office, the Government of Norte de Santander, the ICBF, ADR, DSCI, ANT, the Ombudsman's Office, the Public Forces, the Episcopal Conference, SENA, the Ministry of Environment, National Natural Parks and the international community.

The ZUT received citizen and institutional support, with observations emphasising that the safety of the population be prioritised and that the full implementation of the social rule of law be guaranteed in the ZUT.

We reaffirm our commitment to advancing peace with social justice in Catatumbo through territorial transformations that address the root causes of the conflict, ending the war, the dignified return of displaced families, the freedom of kidnapped or detained persons, the protection of children, adolescents, and young people, the right of communities to their territory, the recognition and respect of the Barí people, the protection of nature and strategic ecosystems, and the strengthening of democracy.

Signed by the Delegations at the Peace Dialogue Table:

Gloria Quiceno Acevedo

Government Delegate at the Peace Dialogue Table

Andrey Avendaño

Delegate Front 33 EMBF FARC-EP