César Gaviria Blasts Petro for Including Tren de Aragua in Peace Policy

César Gaviria sharply criticized President Gustavo Petro for incorporating the Tren de Aragua into Colombias Paz Total policy, raising alarms over organized crime and national security.

• César Gaviria, former President and head of the Colombian Liberal Party, condemned President Gustavo Petros decision to include the Tren de Aragua in peace negotiations aimed at combating organized crime.
• Gavirias public statement highlighted concerns that engaging with the Tren de Aragua, a notorious criminal group based in Venezuela, undermines Colombias security efforts and could complicate extradition processes.
• The controversy follows ongoing violence in Colombia linked to organized crime, prompting a national debate on how to effectively implement peace policies while addressing the influence of groups like the Tren de Aragua.