Colombia interior minister backs budget cut for JEP, cites politicking and waste

Colombia's Interior Minister Rodrigo Lara publicly supported the president's proposed budget cut for the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP), framing it as a response to inefficiency and politicking within the entity. This marks a notable alignment with the executive's stance against the transitional justice body, potentially signaling a shift in government policy. The move is likely to intensify political friction with JEP supporters and could affect the peace process's institutional standing.