El Plateado, a town nestled in the rugged mountains of southwestern Colombia, is facing significant challenges due to the presence of rebel groups in the nearby Micay Canyon. Despite efforts by Colombian President Gustavo Petro to negotiate peace deals with these irregular armies under a strategy known as total peace, the region remains embroiled in conflict.
The Micay Canyon has become a stronghold for a rebel faction that split from the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). This faction, known as FARC-EMC, has been engaging in skirmishes with the military, leading to a volatile situation in the area.
