Journal article

Authors list: Cortes-Urquijo, Julian; Quishpe, Rafael; Malagon, Laura; van der Haar, Gemma

Publication year: 2023

Pages: 637-662

Journal: Civil Wars

Volume number: 25

Issue number: 4

ISSN: 1369-8249

eISSN: 1743-968X

Open access status: Hybrid

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1080/13698249.2023.2222947

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Group

Abstract: 
Political participation by the former FARC-EP in Colombia remains challenging. Yet, despite limited acceptance of ex-rebels by Colombian society, ex-insurgent Guillermo Torres successfully ran for office in the municipality of Turbaco. We observe how he negotiated his identity as former rebel, revolutionary musician, and son-of-the-soil, to make himself a credible candidate, and to implement a progressive agenda. We challenge mainstream perspectives on 'political reintegration' and localise the 'rebel-to-party' debate. We suggest four elements to understand ex-insurgents political participation in local realms: identity and sense of belonging, insurgent and post-insurgent relations with local society, interaction with regional elites, and partisan competitiveness.

Harvard Citation style: Cortes-Urquijo, J., Quishpe, R., Malagon, L. and van der Haar, G. (2023) From Insurgency to Local Politics the Case of the Former FARC-EP Insurgent Guillermo Torres in Turbaco, Colombia, Civil Wars, 25(4), pp. 637-662. https://doi.org/10.1080/13698249.2023.2222947

APA Citation style: Cortes-Urquijo, J., Quishpe, R., Malagon, L., & van der Haar, G. (2023). From Insurgency to Local Politics the Case of the Former FARC-EP Insurgent Guillermo Torres in Turbaco, Colombia. Civil Wars. 25(4), 637-662. https://doi.org/10.1080/13698249.2023.2222947