Second Chance for Peace: Inside Colombia's Segunda Marquetalia

The Segunda Marquetalia, a guerrilla group emerged from the FARC post-2016 peace deal, continues to patrol the Colombian jungle, seeking more concessions from the government before disarming. With talks ongoing with President Gustavo Petro, they demand social investments in neglected regions as a precondition for peace. Resistance remains high amidst deep-rooted conflict.

Amid stifling heat and humidity in the remote Colombian jungle, guerrillas armed with machine guns and rifles creep through the undergrowth, ensuring control over crucial cocaine transport routes.

Formed in 2019 by dissident FARC members, the Segunda Marquetalia group accuses the government of failing to honor the 2016 peace deal and seeks more concessions.

The 1,700-strong group demands social investments before considering disarmament, with ongoing negotiations with President Gustavo Petro.

(With inputs from agencies.)