Colombian Indigenous and social organizations march against violence in Bogotá
The protesters also expressed support for the various social reforms presented by the Gustavo Petro government in the Congress that seek to transform the social reality of Colombia
Paramilitary violence takes more lives in Colombia
During the past week, one Indigenous leader, one social leader, one former member of the FARC were assassinated, and three people were killed in a new massacre
Paramilitary violence continues to plague Colombia
According to INDEPAZ, between April 1 and 11, ten people were killed in three massacres, eleven social leaders were assassinated and one ex-combatant was killed in different departments of Colombia
Another assassination attempt against Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez
Márquez reported that her security team found a highly destructive explosive device near her family home during a security check before her visit
Colombian government talks peace with FARC dissidents
In the past one and a half months in office, the government of progressive President Gustavo Petro has taken major steps towards achieving peace in Colombia
Colombian government launches initiative for protection of social leaders
Interior Minister Alfonso Prada reported that the protection plan will cover the 65 municipalities hardest hit by violence in the country
‘False Positives’: How Colombian army killed innocents for rewards
Over the past few weeks, retired officers of the Colombian armed forces have been charged with crimes against humanity for the brutal killing of innocent civilians during the rule of Álvaro Uribe
Colombia witnesses one of the worst killing-sprees of 2022
According to the Institute of Development and Peace Studies (INDEPAZ), 20 citizens were murdered in six massacres in the past 10 days. Five social leaders and five ex-combatants were also assassinated in the same period
Daily Round-up | Pentagon approves potential $5 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia, UAE & other stories
In this episode, we bring you stories of arms sales amid the ceasefire extension in Yemen, responses to Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, massacres in Colombia and closure of border posts in Gaza
Antonio García: Peace is not always associated with social justice and the welfare of society
The first commander of the National Liberation Army, Antonio García, spoke about the possibility for peace amid a time of historic transformation in Colombia
Colombian senate ratifies Escazú agreement
The agreement is a historic step to guarantee the rights of environmentalists, Afro-descendant and Indigenous communities, who are often threatened and killed in Colombia
Blood continues to spill in Colombia
According to INDEPAZ, so far in 2022, 99 social activists and 22 ex-combatants were assassinated in Colombia, in addition to over 180 people killed in 51 massacres
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