Gerson Arias

Gerson Arias

researcher Colombia

Gerson Arias is a researcher associated with the Fundación Ideas para la Paz (FIP) in Colombia, focusing on issues related to security and peacebuilding. He has analyzed the tenure of Defense Minister Iván Velásquez, noting both his efforts in human rights and anti-corruption as strengths, while also pointing out his lack of experience in security matters as a significant weakness that affected the government's response to armed groups. His evaluations provide insight into the complexities of Colombia's security landscape.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
97,158
Power
712$
Sentiment
4.54
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Colombia 2 4.50 0.18% +0% 50,882,884 93,107 $350,000 640$
Panama 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 4,314,768 4,051 $76,000 71$
Totals 3 55,197,652 97,158 $426,000 711$
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Recent Mentions

Colombia Colombia: Gerson Arias is an analyst who commented on the failures of both Iván Duque and Gustavo Petro in addressing the growth of armed groups. 5

El Tiempo: Colombia tiene 25.278 ilegales en armas: 15 % más que en enero de 2025