Colombia: In the face of crime and violence

For over half a century armed groups in Colombia have battled one another and the state across the country. The FARC, ELN, AUC, AGC, and the infamous drug cartels, have committed untold atrocities on everyday Colombians. These groups use violence to control the local population and to assert territorial control over illicit drug production and trafficking routes.This episode is about the people who live in those areas, those that have suffered at the hands of armed groups and organized crime, and those who put themselves at risk to fight for a better future for their communities.Speaker(s):Felipe Botero Escobar, Head of Colombia Programmes, Global Initiative against Transnational Organized CrimeJoshua Mitrotti - Director of Somos Comunidad (Resilience Community). Somos Comunidad is backed by USAID, and implemented by FUPAD Colombia and the PADF, who work alongside GI-TOC. Through a series initiatives in rural communities affected by violence, Somos Comunidad is trying to enhance community resilience and contribute to human security.Community Leaders – Yolima, Yenis, Nancy, Luz, LuisInitiative Beneficiaries – Jamileth, Dana, Dayanis, Nicole, SofiaLinks:Somos ComunidadGlobal Initiative Against Transnational Organized CrimePADFResearch Links:https://www.eluniversal.com.co/sucesos/masacre-en-el-carmen-de-bolivar-mi-hijo-era-un-nino-venia-de-la-tienda-NF3447834https://aldianews.com/en/culture/destinations/worlds-first-soda-pophttps://www.semana.com/nacion/cartagena/articulo/golpe-a-la-delincuencia-caen-13-presuntos-integrantes-de-la-subestructura-heroes-del-caribe/202204/https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/former-leader-violent-clan-del-golfo-drug-trafficking-organization-pleads-guiltyhttps://data.worldbank.org/indicator/VC.IHR.PSRC.P5?locations=COhttps://colombiareports.com/assassinations-driving-increase-in-colombias-homicides-report/https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attach