Exploring the complexities of coloniality, decoloniality, and power dynamics with guest speakers. Redefining violence through a decolonial lens and highlighting the impact of coloniality on shaping attitudes. Navigating activism and academia in policy spaces, sharing personal experiences. Challenges in scaling initiatives and policy-making, reflecting on political disillusionment. Redefining peace and conflict in Latin America post-2005, emphasizing maintaining hope amidst limitations.