BOGOTA, Colombia—Colombia’s 2016 peace deal that led to the Marxist guerrilla group FARC laying down their guns ended over 50 years of bloody conflict, starting a new chapter for the South American country. But violence continues to plague Colombia, with different groups trying to claim the territory once controlled by FARC.
Particularly concerning is the killings of activists and community leaders, which have been increasing since the peace deal. So far this year, 173 community leaders in the country have been killed. NGOs say land activists who are fighting to reclaim land that was lost during the conflict are among the ones most heavily targeted.
