The study examines the rural development policy aimed at reducing poverty in the municipality of Manta, Cundinamarca, Colombia. It analyzes the narratives of rural development policies and the perceptions of rural inhabitants during 2011-2015. The research highlights the importance of understanding rural dynamics and the existing rural crisis, with poverty as a key issue. The study aims to identify how public policies have influenced rural poverty in Manta, considering the national, departmental, and local development plans. It uses a constructivist approach, analyzing narratives and discourses to understand their social implications and contrast them with the perceptions of the rural population. The study finds that the narratives in rural development policies often do not align with the real needs of the community, leading to ineffective policies. The research also explores the impact of these narratives on the socio-political context and the quality of life in Manta. The findings reveal that the policies have not adequately addressed the challenges faced by the rural population, highlighting the need for more inclusive and effective rural development strategies. The study concludes that a deeper understanding of the narratives and the real needs of the community is essential for developing effective rural development policies.The study examines the rural development policy aimed at reducing poverty in the municipality of Manta, Cundinamarca, Colombia. It analyzes the narratives of rural development policies and the perceptions of rural inhabitants during 2011-2015. The research highlights the importance of understanding rural dynamics and the existing rural crisis, with poverty as a key issue. The study aims to identify how public policies have influenced rural poverty in Manta, considering the national, departmental, and local development plans. It uses a constructivist approach, analyzing narratives and discourses to understand their social implications and contrast them with the perceptions of the rural population. The study finds that the narratives in rural development policies often do not align with the real needs of the community, leading to ineffective policies. The research also explores the impact of these narratives on the socio-political context and the quality of life in Manta. The findings reveal that the policies have not adequately addressed the challenges faced by the rural population, highlighting the need for more inclusive and effective rural development strategies. The study concludes that a deeper understanding of the narratives and the real needs of the community is essential for developing effective rural development policies.