VOICED : Colombia aprueba sistema de verdad justicia y reparacion

The Colombian Senate approved a constitutional reform to establish a system of truth, justice, and reparation, including special war crime tribunals. This system is crucial for the peace agreement with the Farc, aiming to end decades of conflict. It offers a new form of justice with less severe penalties for those who confess to atrocities, while those who don't face 8 to 20 years in prison. The reform is a significant step towards peace and the political reintegration of Farc-EP. The Senate vote was 60 in favor and 2 against, with the Centro Democrático party absent. The reform now awaits review by the Constitutional Court and the president's sanction.

What is the main purpose of the constitutional reform approved by the Colombian Senate?

• To create a new economic policy

• To establish a system of truth, justice, and reparation

• To increase military spending

• To change the national language

What is a key feature of the new justice system introduced in Colombia?

• It focuses solely on economic crimes

• It eliminates all forms of punishment

• It allows for alternative penalties for those who confess to serious crimes

• It offers harsher penalties for all crimes

What happens to individuals who do not confess to serious crimes under the new system?

• They are given a warning

• They receive community service

• They face prison sentences of 8 to 20 years

• They are pardoned

What is the significance of the reform in terms of the peace process with the FARC?

• It is a significant step towards consolidating the peace agreement

• It marks a step back in the peace process

• It focuses on economic development

• It is unrelated to the peace process

What is required for the new constitutional reform to become effective?

• Review by the Constitutional Court and presidential sanction

• A national referendum

• Approval by the military

• Approval by the United Nations