Youth: Unfinished Business: Youth Studies in Latin America and the Caribbean (Colombia)

The report analyzes youth political participation in Colombia, highlighting their role in recent social mobilizations and their ambivalent relationship with democracy. Despite facing inequality, unemployment, and a lack of institutional representation, Colombian youth maintain an optimistic outlook on the future. They turn to social media, digital activism, and new spaces to express their demands. The study, developed by the Friedrich-Ebert Foundation, offers solid data on youth political attitudes, underscoring the need for inclusive public policies that respond to their realities and recognize their role in social transformation.