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What Colombia lacks: a civil society
We have very little society independent of the State, organized in defense of civic values.
Read MoreThe poverty of growth
Rodrigo Uprimny director of Dejusticia, argues that, due to inequality, it is difficult to reduce the poverty in Latin America only with growth.
Read MoreThe “class struggle” in law
It is possible that the constitutional interpretation of the last semester is a product not from the High Courts but from president Uribe. His presidential campaign was his scenery and a frame for reading the constitution, the law and politics, which, due o its importance it must be debated. It´s amazing the central role that this idea has in gained in the mind of president Uribe even though it is recognizable along his politic life.
Read MoreSuccessful Experiences of the Fight against Impunity
Impunity is a phenomenon which has a double complexity. On the one hand, it has different meanings and dimensions. On the other, multiple factors causes it, and sometimes they are difficult to identify. It is important to remember that traditionally impunity is associated with the lack of individualization and determination of the responsibility of that who committed the offense and in consequence the lack of a penal process. However, it is possible to distinguish various forms of impunity: civil, social, and a last one that has had an important development which is impunity for human rights violations.
Read MoreLatinos go home!
César Rodríguez of Dejusticia, affirms that migration is uncontrollable and criticizes the fall of amnesty to illegal immigrants in the United States
Read MoreThe depoliticization of abduction: The July 6th marches
When it is a matter of acts of barbarism, the people do not protest by defending a political position but rather defend against human indignity. The Left does not lose anything by assuming a frontal position against guerrilla warfare, on the contrary, it gains a lot.
Read MoreThe teaching of the Rochela
Rodrigo Uprimny, director of Dejusticia and professor at the National University, emphasizes the opportunity and teachings of the recent failure of the Pan-American Court against Colombia.
Read MoreUses and Abuses of Transitional Justice in Colombia
Although the term has yet to be clearly defined, the concept of “transitional justice” has become increasingly popular in recent years. Using the case study of the peace negotiations between the Colombian government and paramilitary groups, the authors explore the implications and limitations of the rhetoric of transitional justice. The study focuses on the relations of politics, law and the protection of human rights in times of significant national transition. Ultimately, the authors question the utility of the concept for Colombia given the unequal distribution of power between victims and perpetrators.
Read MoreFifth prison sentence of the Pan-American Court. From Washington to San José
The fifth international sentence that condemns to the Colombian State for the complicity of the Army in paramilitary crimes, should be more shameful for the nation than the results of the presidential management before the U.S. Congress.
Read MoreThe Spanish political miracle
Juan Fernando Jaramillo, member of Dejusticia and professor at the National University, emphasizes the consolidation of democracy in Spain and its lessons that we can derive from it.
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