A Post-Conflict Scenario in Colombia: A Homicide Analysis After the Demobilization Process of Paramilitary Groups
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conflict, homicide, crime, violence, crime statistics, post-conflictAbstract
This paper analyzes the behavior of homicide in Colombia in the 2003-2006 period, during which the demobilization process of paramilitary groups was carried out, a fact that brought about a post-conflict scenario in the country. In the light of such a fact, this paper describes experiences also lived by countries that have held post-conflict scenarios – such as Guatemala, El Salvador, and North Ireland.
This paper afterwards reflects upon the demobilization process as a likely cause that has contributed to the decrease of homicide rates; different factors such as government programs and democratic security policy explain such crime-rate decrease. The methodology used is an integration of qualitative and quantitative analysis.
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