Saúl Lizarazo

Saúl Lizarazo is the director of the law program at Universidad Manuela Beltrán, where he focuses on the legal and social implications of Colombia's drug policy. He has expressed concerns regarding the safety and effectiveness of using civilian eradication teams in areas with high levels of violence, emphasizing the risks faced by these individuals amidst armed conflict. His insights highlight the complexities and challenges involved in the government's approach to manual eradication of illicit crops, especially given the increasing violence in such regions.