This comparison captures a fear shared by leaders across insecure rural and urban areas in Colombia. The physical destruction caused by the August 10 earthquake is colliding with a sharp change in the national security policy. To understand what this means for civilians, WOLA interviewed 20 leaders involved in community self-protection efforts in conflict-affected areas in the Pacific region, Cauca, Antioquia, and the Colombian-Venezuelan border. WOLA withheld their identities for their safety.
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