Programa, La Guajira 05

Abstract

The Voces y Regiones program, broadcast on Maja Yura Estéreo 100.7, discusses youth participation in politics in La Guajira, Colombia. Karina Navas, the youngest female deputy in the country, highlights the importance of young people actively engaging in politics, overcoming fears, and working towards a better future for the region. She also points out the challenges of youth leadership and the need to demonstrate responsibility and commitment. Walden Soto, mayor of La Jagua del Pilar, shares his experience in politics from an early age and encourages young people to prepare and participate in their community's development. The discussion covers the importance of the Youth Citizenship Statute and the creation of real spaces for youth participation in the region. The program emphasizes the growing interest of young people in politics and the need to strengthen their leadership, with the support of their families and communities, to drive positive change.