Acuerdo sobre Veedurías, Segunda Ronda de Conversaciones Gobierno-CGSB, Caracas

  • Country/entity
    Colombia
  • Region
    Americas
  • Agreement name
    Acuerdo sobre Veedurías, Segunda Ronda de Conversaciones Gobierno-CGSB, Caracas
  • Date
    25 Jun 1991
  • Agreement status
    Multiparty signed/agreed
  • Interim arrangement
    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level
    Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Colombian Conflict (1964 - ) )
  • Stage
    Pre-negotiation/process
  • Conflict nature
    Government
  • Peace process
    Colombia I - Gaviria
  • Parties
    Por el Gobierno Nacional:
    JESÚS ANTONIO BEJARANO A. Consejero Presidencial de Paz ANDRÉS GONZÁLEZ D. Viceministro de Gobierno
    PA-X, Peace Agreement Access Tool (Translation © University of Edinburgh)
    www.peaceagreements.org
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    CARLOS EDUARDO JARAMILLO C. Asesor de la Consejeria HUMBERTO VERGARA P. Asesor de Ia Consejeria TOMÁS CONCHA S. Asesor de Ia Consejeria ALVARO HERNANDEZ Asesor de la Consejería
    Por la Coordinadora Guerrillera Simón Bolívar
    ALFONSO CANO (FARC-EP) IVÁN MÁRQUEZ (FARC-EP) GUILLERMO ZULUAGA (FARC-EP) ANDRÉS PARIS (FARC-EP) PABLO CATATUMBO (FARC-EP) DANIEL ALDANA (FARC-EP) MIGUEL SUÁREZ (FARC-EP) FRANCISCO GALÁN (UC-ELN) LUCÍA GONZÁLEZ (UC-ELN) DIEGO RUIZ (EPL) ASDRÚBAL JIMÉNEZ (EPL)
  • Third parties
    Observatores presentes: ÁLVARO VÁSQUEZ, NELSON BERRÍO, WILLIAM RAMÍREZ Y ÓSCAR REYES
  • Description
    The agreement commits to international observers as part of the peace process. The document outlines principles for this observation. This is especially necessary because of the enduring differences over criteria and geographic delimitation for a ceasefire. They reaffirm their will to find a solution to the armed conflict and to re-initiate negotiations. The government guarantees the safe journey to the negotiations in Caracas. They agree on the creation of a number of commissions (regional on all issues of the ceasefire) and a national evaluation committee.


Groups

  • Children/youth

    No specific mention.

  • Disabled persons

    No specific mention.

  • Elderly/age

    No specific mention.

  • Migrant workers

    No specific mention.

  • Racial/ethnic/national group

    No specific mention.

  • Religious groups

    No specific mention.

  • Indigenous people

    No specific mention.

  • Other groups

    No specific mention.

  • Refugees/displaced persons

    No specific mention.

  • Social class

    No specific mention.


Gender

  • Women, girls and gender

    No specific mention.

  • Men and boys

    No specific mention.

  • LGBTI

    No specific mention.

  • Family

    No specific mention.


State definition

  • Nature of state (general)

    No specific mention.

  • State configuration

    No specific mention.

  • Self determination

    No specific mention.

  • Referendum

    No specific mention.

  • State symbols

    No specific mention.

  • Independence/secession

    No specific mention.

  • Accession/unification

    No specific mention.

  • Border delimitation

    No specific mention.

  • Cross-border provision

    No specific mention.


Governance

  • Political institutions (new or reformed)

    No specific mention.

  • Elections

    No specific mention.

  • Electoral commission

    No specific mention.

  • Political parties reform

    No specific mention.

  • Civil society
    Page 1, Article 2,
    It was agreed to establish an international monitoring commission to be appointed by mutual agreement. The parties will agree the point from which this commission will begin to operate and the necessary consultations will be made with governments, international organisations, international NGOs and international figures.

    Page 1, Agreement, Point a,
    a. Establish regional non-governmental commissions by mutual agreement in each area of application for the ceasefire, comprising representatives from the church, trade unions, social organisations and figures from the respective region. To guarantee its effectiveness, commissions will generally have a maximum of seven members and their remit will be specifically related to matters regarding the ceasefire.
  • Traditional/religious leaders

    No specific mention.

  • Public administration

    No specific mention.

  • Constitution

    No specific mention.


Power sharing

  • Political power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Territorial power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Economic power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Military power sharing

    No specific mention.


Human rights and equality

  • Human rights/RoL general
    Page 2, Article 4,
    The government and CGSB agree that the objectives of the peace process must cover both the political solution to the armed conflict and the development of policies that contribute to permanently eradicating its causes, benefitting all Colombians and promoting democratic coexistence and social justice.
  • Bill of rights/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Treaty incorporation

    No specific mention.

  • Civil and political rights

    No specific mention.

  • Socio-economic rights

    No specific mention.


Rights related issues

  • Citizenship

    No specific mention.

  • Democracy
    Page 2, Article 4,
    The government and CGSB agree that the objectives of the peace process must cover both the political solution to the armed conflict and the development of policies that contribute to permanently eradicating its causes, benefitting all Colombians and promoting democratic coexistence and social justice.
  • Detention procedures

    No specific mention.

  • Media and communication

    No specific mention.

  • Mobility/access
    Page 2, Article 6,
    The Colombian government undertakes to provide all necessary guarantees for transporting the CGSB commission to the agreed sites in order to make the necessary arrangements for the continuity of the process between 25 June and 15 July. The government also commits to returning them to the city of Caracas.
  • Protection measures

    No specific mention.

  • Other

    No specific mention.


Rights institutions

  • NHRI

    No specific mention.

  • Regional or international human rights institutions

    No specific mention.


Justice sector reform

  • Criminal justice and emergency law

    No specific mention.

  • State of emergency provisions

    No specific mention.

  • Judiciary and courts

    No specific mention.

  • Prisons and detention

    No specific mention.

  • Traditional Laws

    No specific mention.


Socio-economic reconstruction

  • Development or socio-economic reconstruction

    No specific mention.

  • National economic plan

    No specific mention.

  • Natural resources

    No specific mention.

  • International funds

    No specific mention.

  • Business

    No specific mention.

  • Taxation

    No specific mention.

  • Banks

    No specific mention.


Land, property and environment

  • Land reform/rights

    No specific mention.

  • Pastoralist/nomadism rights

    No specific mention.

  • Cultural heritage

    No specific mention.

  • Environment

    No specific mention.

  • Water or riparian rights or access

    No specific mention.


Security sector

  • Security Guarantees

    No specific mention.

  • Ceasefire
    Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
    Page 1, Article 1,
    The negotiations between the government and CGSB concluded that verification mechanisms are indispensable both for the peace process as a whole and for the ceasefire and cessation of hostilities.

    Page 1, Article 3,
    In light of the persistence of significant differences in the general approach to the ceasefire and in particular regarding the demarcation of the areas for its application, this second round of talks addressed aspects related to this matter in an attempt to reach agreements that allow progress to be made in negotiating the ceasefire, provided an agreement can be reached. Specifically, it was agreed to discuss the verification of this aspect, for which the parties reached the following:

    Page 1-2, Agreement, Points a-d,
    a. Establish regional non-governmental commissions by mutual agreement in each area of application for the ceasefire, comprising representatives from the church, trade unions, social organisations and figures from the respective region. To guarantee its effectiveness, commissions will generally have a maximum of seven members and their remit will be specifically related to matters regarding the ceasefire.
    b. Establish a national monitoring and evaluation committee for the ceasefire and to advise the process, comprising national figures appointed by mutual agreement. The government and CGSB will agree when this committee will commence operation.
    c. Both the government and CGSB will create their own mechanisms to ensure full compliance with the steps defined for application of the ceasefire. The aspects related to the measures and guarantees required to allow CGSB to fulfil this objective will be agreed at the appropriate point in time.
    d. The government will provide the resources and guarantees for the operation of the regional commissions responsible for verifying the ceasefire in each of the areas. Each regional commission will have an executive coordinator who will be responsible for logistic aspects and gathering related information. The information shall be submitted to the government, CGSB, the respective regional commissions and the process evaluation committee.
    Police
  • Police

    No specific mention.

  • Armed forces

    No specific mention.

  • DDR

    No specific mention.

  • Intelligence services

    No specific mention.

  • Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces

    No specific mention.

  • Withdrawal of foreign forces

    No specific mention.

  • Corruption

    No specific mention.

  • Crime/organised crime

    No specific mention.

  • Drugs

    No specific mention.

  • Terrorism

    No specific mention.


Transitional justice

  • Transitional justice general

    No specific mention.

  • Amnesty/pardon

    No specific mention.

  • Courts

    No specific mention.

  • Mechanism

    No specific mention.

  • Prisoner release

    No specific mention.

  • Vetting

    No specific mention.

  • Victims

    No specific mention.

  • Missing persons

    No specific mention.

  • Reparations

    No specific mention.

  • Reconciliation

    No specific mention.


Implementation

  • UN signatory

    No specific mention.

  • Other international signatory

    No specific mention.

  • Referendum for agreement

    No specific mention.

  • International mission/force/similar
    Page 1, Article 2,
    It was agreed to establish an international monitoring commission to be appointed by mutual agreement. The parties will agree the point from which this commission will begin to operate and the necessary consultations will be made with governments, international organisations, international NGOs and international figures.
  • Enforcement mechanism
    [Summary: Agreement as a whole provides for verification of the commitments in the process]
  • Related cases

    No specific mention.

  • Source
    Acuerdos con el EPL, MAQL y CRS, Diálogos con la CGSB, Biblioteca de la Paz – 1990-1994, Fundación Cultura Democrática, Ed. Álvaro Villarraga Sarmiento, Bogotá D.C., 2009 (book III) p. 259

AGREEMENT ON MONITORS, SECOND ROUND OF TALKS BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND THE SIMÓN BOLÍVAR GUERRILLA COORDINATING BOARD, CARACAS

25 June 1991

The commissions of the government and the Simón Bolívar Guerrilla Coordinating Board (Coordinadora Guerrillera Simón Bolívar, CGSB) have met in Caracas between 20 and 25 June 1991 and

DECLARE:

The negotiations between the government and CGSB concluded that verification mechanisms are indispensable both for the peace process as a whole and for the ceasefire and cessation of hostilities.

It was agreed to establish an international monitoring commission to be appointed by mutual agreement.

The parties will agree the point from which this commission will begin to operate and the necessary consultations will be made with governments, international organisations, international NGOs and international figures.

In light of the persistence of significant differences in the general approach to the ceasefire and in particular regarding the demarcation of the areas for its application, this second round of talks addressed aspects related to this matter in an attempt to reach agreements that allow progress to be made in negotiating the ceasefire, provided an agreement can be reached.

Specifically, it was agreed to discuss the verification of this aspect, for which the parties reached the following

AGREEMENT:

Establish regional non-governmental commissions by mutual agreement in each area of application for the ceasefire, comprising representatives from the church, trade unions, social organisations and figures from the respective region.

To guarantee its effectiveness, commissions will generally have a maximum of seven members and their remit will be specifically related to matters regarding the ceasefire.

Establish a national monitoring and evaluation committee for the ceasefire and to advise the process, comprising national figures appointed by mutual agreement.

The government and CGSB will agree when this committee will commence operation.

Both the government and CGSB will create their own mechanisms to ensure full compliance with the steps defined for application of the ceasefire.

The aspects related to the measures and guarantees required to allow CGSB to fulfil this objective will be agreed at the appropriate point in time.

The government will provide the resources and guarantees for the operation of the regional commissions responsible for verifying the ceasefire in each of the areas.

Each regional commission will have an executive coordinator who will be responsible for logistic aspects and gathering related information.

The information shall be submitted to the government, CGSB, the respective regional commissions and the process evaluation committee.

The government and CGSB agree that the objectives of the peace process must cover both the political solution to the armed conflict and the development of policies that contribute to permanently eradicating its causes, benefitting all Colombians and promoting democratic coexistence and social justice.

Confirm 15 June as the date for restarting peace talks in Caracas, subject to consultation with the Venezuelan government to secure its agreement.

Upon restarting talks, an international witness will be agreed to form part of the negotiations.

Consultations required to deliver this objective will be made.

The Colombian government undertakes to provide all necessary guarantees for transporting the CGSB commission to the agreed sites in order to make the necessary arrangements for the continuity of the process between 25 June and 15 July.

The government also commits to returning them to the city of Caracas.

Por el Gobierno Nacional:

JESÚS ANTONIO BEJARANO A.

Consejero Presidencial de Paz

ANDRÉS GONZÁLEZ D.

Viceministro de Gobierno

CARLOS EDUARDO JARAMILLO C.

Asesor de la Consejeria

HUMBERTO VERGARA P.

Asesor de Ia Consejeria

TOMÁS CONCHA S.

Asesor de Ia Consejeria

ALVARO HERNANDEZ

Asesor de la Consejería

Por la Coordinadora Guerrillera Simón Bolívar

ALFONSO CANO (FARC-EP)

IVÁN MÁRQUEZ (FARC-EP)

GUILLERMO ZULUAGA (FARC-EP)

ANDRÉS PARIS (FARC-EP)

PABLO CATATUMBO (FARC-EP)

DANIEL ALDANA (FARC-EP)

MIGUEL SUÁREZ (FARC-EP)

FRANCISCO GALÁN (UC-ELN)

LUCÍA GONZÁLEZ (UC-ELN)

DIEGO RUIZ (EPL)

ASDRÚBAL JIMÉNEZ (EPL)

Observatores presentes:

ÁLVARO VÁSQUEZ, NELSON BERRÍO, WILLIAM RAMÍREZ Y ÓSCAR REYES.