Colombian president defends JEP budget cut, denies revenge motive

President Abelardo de la Espriella publicly responded to the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) over its budget reduction, asserting the move is not a 'policy of revenge.' The exchange signals friction between the executive and the transitional justice body, though the president's rationale remains unclear. This matters as it could affect the JEP's capacity to process peace-accord cases, a cornerstone of Colombia's post-conflict framework.