Jaime Botero
Jaime Botero is a community leader and the president of the Asociación de Juntas de Acción Comunal (Asojuntas) in Tibú, Colombia. He has been actively involved in advocating for his community amidst the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in the Catatumbo region. Botero emphasizes that economic development, rather than military action, is essential to breaking the cycle of violence and improving the living conditions for local residents. He remains hopeful for dialogue and peace, having met with President Gustavo Petro to discuss the situation in his community.
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Jaime Botero is the president of the rural community action body in Tibú, the world’s largest coca-growing municipality.
Colombian criminal organizations find new ways to move cocaine as U.S. continues boat strikes
Canada· 2026-02-02
Jaime Botero, president of the Asociación de Juntas de Acción Comunal de Tibú, expressed concern for the civilian population.
Confusión y preocupación tras acuerdo de paz con grupo armado en Colombia
Venezuela· 2025-05-11
Jaime Botero, president of Asojuntas, described how things have improved since the peak of violence in January.
Tibú, un pueblo en el centro de la peor crisis humanitaria de ColombiaVenezuela· 2025-02-23