In Colombia, the consequences of the armed conflict continue to exist, there are still guerrillas, drug trafficking and paramilitary movements. Cauca is one of the regions most affected by violence, this has led the indigenous leaders of the region to convene a meeting (in which all the peoples of Cauca participate), to establish a dialogue table with President Iván Duque.
This meeting is known as "Migna" (from Quechua "minka") which refers to work for the benefit of the community. Despite this call, President Iván Duque refused to participate in the dialogue table with the indigenous people of Cauca, to which they responded by making the decision to travel to the city of Cali, where again the president did not attend, but did He was attended by a government delegation on his behalf.
The urgency of dealing with issues such as security and guarantees for the life of these communities cannot be taken lightly (taking into account the social context in which they live), for this reason the leaders of the "Minga" took the decision to move to Bogotá in caravans made up of the “Chivas” characteristics. A 4-day trip in which, despite having exhausted body and mind, they managed to reach the capital with the hope that this time their call would be answered. Mobilizing through the streets of the capital until they reached the Plaza de Bolívar, they raised their voices and demanded a response from the president.
Despite the mobilizations, a meeting between the two parties has not currently taken place, which led the indigenous peoples to declare an ultimatum expressing their support for the national strike. In search of solutions for the problems present in their territory, they demand that the government provide guarantees to avoid the recruitment of young people at the hands of groups outside the law, security of the communities, emphasizing the right to life, territory and Health. The latter being one of the most important issues proposed at the table due to the lack of attention by the government in the face of the health emergency.
