Caso 08: Crímenes cometidos por la fuerza pública, agentes del estado en asociación con grupos paramilitares, o terceros civiles en el conflicto armado en los Montes de María

Abstract

This internship was undertaken as a graduation requirement for the degree of Social Communicator and Journalist from the Francisco José de Caldas District University. The internship took place at the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP), specifically in Case 08, which investigates crimes committed by the public forces, state agents in association with paramilitary groups, or civilian third parties during the armed conflict in the Montes de María region, within the context of the Colombian armed conflict between 1999 and 2001. This academic experience represented a significant opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired throughout my studies, while also allowing for direct involvement in processes of historical memory building, transitional justice, and truth, fundamental pillars of the current peace process in Colombia. From the outset, working at the JEP demanded commitment and responsibility, critical thinking, and a profound ethical commitment. The role I assumed as an intern was not limited to operational or support tasks, but involved active participation in the collection, analysis, systematization, and interpretation of information related to acts of violence that occurred in the Montes de María region. This area of ​​the country was one of the most affected by the armed conflict and is a priority focus for the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) in its efforts to clarify the patterns of macro-crime, the territorial contexts of violence, and the individual and collective responsibilities of armed actors. This report details the process experienced during the internship, describing the work plan implemented, the objectives achieved, the lessons learned, and the contributions made. More than an academic exercise, it was a profoundly human and transformative experience that reaffirms the social communicator's commitment to truth, justice, and reparations in a country that continues to face the aftermath of war and strive for lasting peace