{
  "id": 16369300,
  "title": "Johana Bahamon Tells ColombiaOne How Second Chances Changed Her Life",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/johana-bahamon-tells-colombiaone-how-second-chances-changed-her-life",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/10/24/johana-bahamon-tells-colombiaone-how-second-chances-changed-her-life/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johana Bahamon, a Colombian actress and entrepreneur, founded Fundación Acción Interna in 2012 to improve the lives of incarcerated individuals and those reentering society. In her conversation with ColombiaOne, she explained how creating second chances has transformed both the lives of prisoners and her own. The foundation's mission is to give people in prison a second chance, not defined by their past actions but by their potential for a better future.\n\nBahamon stressed that a prison sentence should not determine a person's destiny. People in prison often face rejection and limited opportunities after serving their time. Acción Interna aims to provide practical support and viable paths for reintegration, emphasizing the importance of society's role in helping individuals rebuild their lives with dignity.\n\nTo achieve this, the foundation promoted a legislative initiative called the Second Chances Law, which would involve the state in supporting women in prison and those preparing to return to society. This initiative reflects Acción Interna's broader purpose: turning the concept of second chances into a real possibility.\n\nThe conversation also featured personal stories from Camilo and Jose, two men whose lives were transformed by Acción Interna. Camilo served a 14-year sentence at La Picota prison in Bogota and emphasized the pain of being far from his family. His family's support and regular visits sustained him during his difficult time. Today, Camilo works alongside Bahamon at the foundation.\n\nJose, who now works for the foundation, shared his experiences as he accompanies his wife through her own process of reintegration. He expressed hope that she will regain her freedom as a transformed woman. Both men's stories underscore how incarceration affects not only the person serving time but also their partners and families, who face uncertainty and need support in imagining a future together.\n\nBahamon's personal connection to her work is evident through her relationship with Clari, a woman in prison with whom she formed a close bond. When Clari's daughter, Evelyn, was a baby, Bahamon took her in and cared for her. Today, Evelyn has two moms, representing the care and support that transcends traditional family structures. This personal experience highlights the emotional impact of her work and the possibility of change.",
  "summary": "Johana Bahamon is a Colombian actress and entrepreneur who founded Fundacion Accion Interna in 2012. The foundation works to improve the lives of people in prison and those who have been released, and to support their reintegration into society. In her conversation with ColombiaOne, Bahamon spoke about how creating second chances has transformed not only […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Johana Bahamon founded Fundación Acción Interna in 2012 to aid incarcerated individuals.",
    "The foundation's mission is to provide second chances, not defined by past actions.",
    "Camilo and Jose's stories illustrate the foundation's impact on lives and families."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}