Special programme: Colombia's peace deal generation

They include Alexa Rochi, a former FARC fighter who's now a freelance photographer. She reflects on her time in the guerrilla, on the 2016 peace deal and on the dangers of opposing the system in Colombia today.

Jennifer Pedraza, a leader of the 2021 student protests, is now Colombia’s youngest-ever MP. She says she hopes for a president who will fight for social justice, for more work and for equality.

Gonzalo and Walter Queragama are two indigenous brothers who express the pain of being displaced by violence through rap. The question of the representation of minorities is crucial in the upcoming election.

One common theme emerges: this new generation of Colombians is determined to fight for a peaceful and more equal society.

Programme prepared by Camille Février and Claire Hopes, filmed par Georges Yazbeck. 

Laura Chara, Pascale Mariani and Juan Orozco contributed reporting in Colombia.

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