Colombia ex-president Santos corrects JEP timeline, urges budget guarantee to 2028

Former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos initially stated the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) must fulfill its mission by 2028, then corrected to request budget guarantees until the five-year extension. The correction clarifies the JEP's operational horizon, which is central to Colombia's transitional justice process. The statement signals ongoing political debate over JEP funding and its extended mandate.