The FARC-EP organization has issued a public statement expressing its solidarity with families affected by recent airstrikes by the Air Force in the Páramo El Criquet, located in the Guaviare department. The guerrilla group denounces that these actions have damaged infrastructures built with the hard work of local communities and emphasizes the need for constructive dialogue to achieve a more equitable and just future for all, particularly for the most vulnerable sectors of the population.
In its statement, FARC-EP points out that the environmental crisis and deforestation cannot be resolved through bombings or temporary economic incentives, but rather through comprehensive policies that facilitate access to land, technical assistance, and adequate infrastructure for farmers. The organization proposes an approach that promotes reforestation and sustainable land use, suggesting that if every Colombian planted a tree each day, millions of trees could be planted in a short period.
FARC-EP also criticizes accusations made by high-ranking officials in the government of Gustavo Petro, which, according to the organization, seek to delegitimize peasant and indigenous communities that have established self-protection mechanisms. The guerrilla group warns that the criminalization of these communities perpetuates a cycle of violence and distrust between citizens and authorities.
The organization calls on state institutions to adopt a humanitarian and respectful approach that listens to community needs and seeks solutions to structural problems such as poverty and lack of opportunities. FARC-EP emphasizes the importance of prioritizing dialogue, education, and respect for human rights, rather than resorting to repression and stigmatization.
The statement concludes by reaffirming FARC-EP's commitment to working for a better future for communities, despite the adverse context they face.