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U.N. special representative for Colombia ends role; U.N. cites ongoing implementation challenges
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Carlos Ruiz Massieu gave his final briefing as the secretary-general’s special representative for Colombia and will take up a new appointment in Haiti; the U.N. said peace-agreement implementation still faces serious challenges.
Carlos Ruiz Massieu provided his final briefing to Security Council members in his role as the secretary-general’s special representative for Colombia, the U.N. said Friday, and the secretariat noted that he will move to a new post as the secretary-general’s special representative for Haiti.
Massieu told the council that, despite progress, the implementation of Colombia’s peace agreement continues to face serious challenges, including the limited presence of state institutions in some regions, the proliferation of armed groups, persistent illicit economies and restricted delivery of peace dividends in certain areas.
Why it matters: The U.N. said these persistent governance and security gaps are impeding the full realization of the peace agreement’s benefits and stressed the need for continued international support to help Colombians consolidate gains toward a lasting peace.
The U.N. spokesperson said Massieu’s remarks were shared with reporters and noted his incoming appointment to Haiti; no new operational steps or funding pledges were announced at the briefing.
