Creation of the Pacification Commission of the Sint Maarten Region
On April 20, 1991, the Commission for the Pacification of the San Martin Region was created, promoted by the Catholic Church, with a steering committee made up of multiple institutions representing the region. This commission was part of the pacification efforts in the face of political violence in the department.
On April 20, 1991, the Commission for the Pacification of the San Martin Region was created, promoted by the Catholic Church. Its steering committee was made up of various entities representing the region: the National University of San Martin, the Coordinating Committee of Political Parties, the Association of Lawyers, FEDIP-Departmental, Agricultural Producers, the Chamber of Commerce, the Association of Journalists, the Association of Engineers, the Association of Mayors, the Association of Accountants and APEMIPE. This commission was part of the pacification efforts promoted by the OPASM (Oficina Prelatural de Acción Social de Moyobamba) to confront the unbridled violence that had been unleashed throughout the department of San Martin. The creation of this commission was part of a broader context of peace initiatives that included the strengthening of the peasant patrols and the accompaniment of people who were taking advantage of the law of repentance.