Participación juvenil en la política Comunal de Cúcuta: desafíos y oportunidades

Abstract

In Colombia, the Political Constitution encourages citizen participation, intervenes in the control of public management, and determines cooperation mechanisms. However, there are significant barriers to youth empowerment in communal politics in Cúcuta, also limiting the integration of women into these spaces. The objective of this research is to analyze the challenges that prevent effective youth participation in the communal politics of San José de Cúcuta. A descriptive approach was used with quantitative and qualitative methods, including surveys and focus groups with a sample of 188 young people. The results reveal that the main obstacles are the lack of training, socioeconomic and cultural barriers, and negative perceptions about communal participation. It is concluded that it is necessary to implement strategies that strengthen youth empowerment and promote their active participation in communal politics, contributing to community development and the personal and professional growth of young people.