Overview

Despite peace talks and ceasefires, civilians continued to be affected by human rights violations and breaches of international humanitarian law caused by armed conflict, with Indigenous Peoples and Afro-descendant and peasant communities disproportionately affected. Enforced disappearances continued and searches remained challenging. Violence against human rights defenders was pervasive, despite measures by the government to improve protection. Comprehensive police reform remained pending. Violence against journalists, women and girls and LGBTI people was ongoing. There was controversy over the alleged use of spyware by security forces. Some progress was made in reparations and justice for violence at the hands of the armed forces, but impunity continued. There were concerns about the rights of Venezuelan refugees, despite some progress. The Escazú Agreement was deemed constitutional. The pension reform bill was enacted.