Colombian release: The view from the ground

The video explores the harsh realities of life in a shanty town in southern Bogota, where 2 million people live under the control of paramilitaries. Many residents, like Anna, have fled conflict in the countryside and face ongoing challenges. Anna, a mother of two, has lost family members to the violence and expresses frustration with a government that seems to prioritize rebels over refugees. The community believes that poverty, not the release of fighters, is the root problem. They argue that alleviating poverty could naturally reduce violence, highlighting the widespread bitterness and lack of faith in change.

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