The crisis in Buenaventura : disappearances, dismemberment, and displacement in Colombia's main Pacific Port

Abstract

Left-wing guerrillas operate in Buenaventura's rural ar-eas and have historically been a major cause of displace-ment in the area. Currently, however, the violence and displacement in Buenaventura is concentrated in its ur-ban center, where guerrillas have virtually no presence, and 90 percent of the municipality's population lives. ; Summary -- Recommendations -- Methodology -- Background -- Disappearances, dismemberment, and terror. Disappearances ; Dismemberment ; Restrictions on movement and social control ; Forced displacement ; Forced recruitment ; The "law of silence" -- Inadequate protection and accountability. Lack of protection ; Lack of accountability ; Lack of timely assistance for the displaced ; Colombia's international obligations.