Wed Sep 25 08:51:48 UTC 2024: ## Labour MPs Back Petro’s “Total Peace” Policy Amidst Growing Violence in Colombia

**London, UK:** Labour MPs, including Kate Osborne and Fabian Hamilton, attended a fringe event last night expressing support for Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s “Total Peace” policy, despite the policy’s failure to reduce crime and violence in the country.

Hamilton, who served as Shadow Minister for Peace and Disarmament under the previous Labour leadership, assured attendees that the Foreign Office under David Lammy will fully support Petro’s administration, including providing “expertise” to assist negotiations with paramilitary groups.

However, Petro’s “Total Peace” policy has been met with increasing crime and violence, raising concerns about its effectiveness. Critics point to a recent surge in criminal activity and violence as evidence of the policy’s shortcomings.

Despite this, Hamilton claimed that a “progressive” Colombia “will be fully supported by this Labour Government.” He further stated that Labour is committed to working with Petro on climate and nature issues, highlighting Lammy’s commitment to integrating the “green agenda” into foreign policy.

This public show of support from Labour MPs comes amidst growing concerns over Petro’s handling of security issues in Colombia. The event itself was described as “wine-saturated,” suggesting an informal atmosphere where the potential consequences of Petro’s policies were perhaps not fully considered.

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