Protection for victims in the JEP decreased significantly during the Petro administration, according to Enrique Gómez: “Nobody listened to Ramelli crying to him”

Former Colombian Foreign Minister Álvaro Leyva Durán publicly criticized the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) on Tuesday, October 6, accusing the tribunal of failing to comply with provisions agreed upon before the United Nations. Referring to the magistrates with the critical phrase 'Kafkas making judgments,' Leyva launched his attack just days ahead of the second debate regarding the 2027 General National Budget.

The timing of Leyva's statements coincides with the legislative review of the upcoming national budget, highlighting ongoing political friction surrounding the transitional justice system in Colombia. The accusations focus on alleged deviations from international commitments made to the UN, placing renewed scrutiny on the tribunal's operations and institutional accountability.