Colombia’s Memory Center to Be Led by an Armed Conflict Denier
The Government of Abelardo De la Espriella officially appointed D’Mar Cordoba Salamanca as the new director of the National Center for Historical Memory (CNMH), an institution created to document the violence suffered by millions of Colombians during decades of armed conflict. His appointment has sparked controversy over the positions the lawyer and journalist has expressed […]
Colombia appointed D'mar Cordoba, a denier of the armed conflict and critic of the Peace Agreement, as director of the National Center for Historical Memory (CNMH). Critics question his commitment to documenting historical memory, given his past statements and ties to conservative sectors. Cordoba took office amid controversy, promising to recognize victims and expand the center's archives while listening to diverse perspectives.
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