Colombia: Colombia’s Ranchers Federation Threatens to Mobilize over Land Reform

Sep 6, 2023 | Adriaan Alsema, Colombia Reports
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Colombia’s controversial ranchers’ federation Fedegan suggested to mobilize “ranchers solidarity brigades” in opposition to government efforts to empower landless farmers. The suggestion was rejected by President Gustavo Petro, who accused the federation of promoting the armament among its members. The far-right president of Fedegan, Jose Felix Lafaurie, denied that the “brigades” mentioned in his email to ranchers referred to paramilitary structures.