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Commission for Peace and Understanding May Not Reach Agreement on Land Reparation

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Concerns regarding land reparation have been expressed by indigenous, forestry, and farming communities, which is why another commissioner, Sebastián Naveillán, stated that no one is unnecessary.

The co-chair of the Presidential Commission for Peace and Understanding, Senator Francisco Huenchumilla, said there may be no consensus on land reparation after acknowledging it is a complex issue.

The commission has been operating for 16 months, with only two months left to meet the deadline, which can still be extended.

In this regard, the report that the Commission for Peace and Understanding must deliver to President Gabriel Boric is highly anticipated, with a deadline originally set for the end of November.

However, with just days left in November, there is still no consensus on one of the most critical points: land reparation in the four regions that make up the Southern Macrozone.

One of the co-chairs of the commission, Senator Francisco Huenchumilla, is already questioning what will happen if the commission fails on this point, as the challenge lies in reconciling everyone's interests.

According to him, these are complex issues, and for that reason, he indicated that there is a possibility of not reaching an agreement.

Concerns regarding land reparation have been expressed by indigenous, forestry, and farming communities, which is why another commissioner, Sebastián Naveillán, stated that no one is unnecessary.

Additionally, he emphasized that the priority is to seek a viable agreement and, if necessary, the Presidential Commission for Peace and Understanding could extend beyond November.

The executive secretary of the commission, Víctor Ramos, noted that they have accumulated nearly 500 days of uninterrupted work.

Sessions began in July 2023

It is worth mentioning that the commission set a goal to conclude its work by November of this year, totaling 16 months of work since sessions began in July 2023.

The commissioners have met 47 times, yet no agreement has been reached on the main issue.

Although the deadline was set for November, the Commission can operate for up to 18 months.

However, if the objective is still unmet by the deadline, an extension can be requested through a supreme decree.

Source:BiobioChile.cl