The chief negotiator of the insurgent group, Walter Mendoza, called on the Government to respect the ceasefire.
The Second Marquetalia revealed that members of the Public Force have been carrying out operations in the departments of Nariño and Putumayo, where they have some camps, despite having declared a unilateral ceasefire.
In a statement, the chief negotiator of the insurgent group, Walter Mendoza, He pointed out that the actions of the uniformed men, supposedly, “have generated anxiety in the civilian population and in the members of the dissidents themselves.”
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Mendoza pointed out that “Since the beginning of negotiations with the Government, actions have been presented in which a commander of the Alfonso Cano Block was discharged and a minor was murdered, events that affect confidence in dialogue and the security of the civilian population.”
Likewise, he stated that, despite having declared a unilateral ceasefire In December, as a sign of good will, the Military Forces would be taking advantage of said ceasefire to carry out operations against the Second Marquetalia.
“We record that our organization has been forceful with the will for peace,but don’t be confused our commitment with a lack of attack or response capacity, Mr. President and gentlemen negotiators,” said the head of the dissidents.
For the chief negotiator of the Second Marquetaliathe Government should not interpret said cessation as a lack of response capacity on the part of the insurgent organization, which is why it asked the high commissioner for peace, Otty Patiño, for clarity on the coordination between the Military Forces and the negotiating team.
Finally, it was asked if there is a unified command within the Armed Forces, while pointing out that there are “warrior” groups that only seek to sabotage the negotiation process with said illegal organization.
Source: Integrated Information System
