Párraga

Overview & Synopsis

This chapter seeks to present a detailed account of the events that occurred in the village of Párraga, in relation to the Colombian armed conflict. The text addresses four key moments for the reconstruction of violence in that town: the arrival of a guerrilla group in the area, the intervention of military intelligence soldiers (who managed to evict the armed group from the area), the arrival of the paramilitary group Yumbo Front of the Calima Block (with the objective of carrying out a social ‘cleansing’) and the current situation of the village. The narrative was built using information obtained from interviews, observation and analysis of documentary sources. The results make it possible to assess progress in terms of reconstruction, security and community development, as well as pending challenges and future prospects