Acta No. 1 del 25 de Mayo de 2025 - Ciclo No. 5 de la Mesa de Diálogos de Paz entre el Gobierno de Colombia y la Coordinadora Nacional Ejército Bolivariano

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Country/entity: Colombia
Region: Americas
Agreement name: Acta No. 1 del 25 de Mayo de 2025 - Ciclo No. 5 de la Mesa de Diálogos de Paz entre el Gobierno de Colombia y la Coordinadora Nacional Ejército Bolivariano
Date: 25 May 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: Pre-negotiation/process
Conflict nature: Government/territory
Peace process: Colombia VII - Petro Peace Dialogues with FARC-EP
Parties: For the Government of the Republic of Colombia

Armando Novoa García
Chief Negotiator

Gloria Arias

Jaime Ariza

Parmenio Cuellar

For the National Coordination of the Bolivarian Army

Walter Mendoza
Chief Negotiator

Andrés Rojas

Andrés Allende

Andrés Guerrero

Bladimir

Ivan Patía

Jairo Marín

Tocayo

Uriel Pardo
Third parties: Third Parties:

Carlos Pino (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
Axel Storen Wedén (Kingdom of Norway)
Phillipp Lustenberger (Swiss Confederation)
Angela Bargellini (UN Special Representative Delegate)
Padre Ricardo Cruel (Diocese of Tumaco representative)
Description: This document represents the fifth cycle of ongoing peace dialogues between the Colombian government and the National Coordination of the Bolivarian Army, held in May 2025 in Tumaco. The agreement establishes three new subcommittees focusing on victims, political participation, and implementation/verification, while also planning future sessions and territorial transformation work. The process involves significant international oversight with guarantor countries (Venezuela, Norway, Switzerland) and UN representation, indicating a structured approach to peace negotiations.

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Agreement document (original language): CO_250525_Ciclo No. 5 de la Mesa de Diálogos de Paz (opens in new tab)| Download PDF
Source of document: https://www.consejeriacomisionadadepaz.gov.co/prensa/Paginas/Gobierno-y-la-Coordinadora-Nacional---EB-dan-paso-decisivo-hacia-la-paz-se-acuerda-instalacion-de-zonas-para-la-transformac.aspx

Groups

Children/youth: No specific mention.
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: No specific mention.
Other groups: No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons: No specific mention.
Social class: No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender: No specific mention.
Men and boys: No specific mention.
LGBTI: No specific mention.
Family: No specific mention.

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: No specific mention.
Traditional/religious leaders: No specific mention.
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: No specific mention.
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: No specific mention.
Protection measures: No specific mention.
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: No specific mention.
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: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees: No specific mention.
Ceasefire: No specific mention.
Police: No specific mention.
Armed forces: No specific mention.
DDR: No specific mention.
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: No specific mention.
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: Angela Bargellini, Delegate of the Special Representative Of the General Secretary of the United Nations in Colombia
Other international signatory: Carlos Pino, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Axel Storen Wedén, Kingdom of Norway
Phillipp Lustenberger, Swiss Confederation
Padre Ricardo, Cruel, Administrator of the Diocese of Tumaco, representing Monsignor Héctor Fabio Henao for the Episcopal Conference
Referendum for agreement: No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar: No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism: No specific mention.

MINUTES NO.

1 OF 25 MAY 2025

CYCLE NO.

5 OF THE PEACE DIALOGUES TABLE BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF COLOMBIA AND THE NATIONAL COORDINATION OF THE BOLIVARIAN ARMY

In the Inda Zabaleta Indigenous Reserve, Tumaco (Nariño), between 22 and 25 May 2025, delegations from the National Government and the National Coordination Committee of the Bolivarian Army met for the session No. 5 of the Peace Dialogues Table, with the following progress:

1. In accordance with the agreements reached in cycle No. 4, the delegations have assigned the roles of guarantors and accompaniers participating in the Peace Dialogues Table (Agreement No. 9), once again expressing their gratitude for their important work in advancing the peace process.

2. The national Government delegation gave a presentation on the general elements it considers fundamental to the development of the roadmap and a timeline for the final agreement.

3. As part of the work of the Technical Subcommission on Territorial Transformations, it was agreed to hold a session at the Inda Zabaleta Indigenous Reserve, Tumaco, on Wednesday, May 28 of this year, under the coordination of the Directorate for the Substitution of Illicit-Use Crops.

4. In developing the thematic agenda, it was decided to move forward with the establishment of the following subcommittees:

• Subcommittee on Victims as a Transformative Social Subject

• Subcommittee on Political Participation and Territorial Peace

• Subcommittee on implementation and verification

The delegations will agree on the date for cycle No. 6, which will take place in the department of Nariño.

Signed in Inda Zabaleta, on 25 May 2025.

For the Government of the Republic of Colombia

Armando Novoa García

Chief Negotiator

Gloria Arias

Jaime Ariza

Parmenio Cuellar

For the National Coordination of the Bolivarian Army

Walter Mendoza

Chief Negotiator

Andrés Rojas

Andrés Allende

Andrés Guerrero

Bladimir

Ivan Patía

Jairo Marín

Tocayo

Uriel Pardo

As witnesses and depositaries signed the Guarantor Countries

Carlos Pino, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Axel Storen Wedén, Kingdom of Norway

Phillipp Lustenberger, Swiss Confederation

Angela Bargellini, Delegate of the Special Representative Of the General Secretary of the United Nations in Colombia

Padre Ricardo, Cruel, Administrator of the Diocese of Tumaco, representing Monsignor Héctor Fabio Henao for the Episcopal Conference