Pre-election violence in Colombia continues with attack on communist party office
The offices of the Patriotic Union, the Communist Party and the Common Alternative Revolutionary Force were attacked by unidentified people on October 11
Colombian teachers carry out national strike in defense of life, peace and democracy
Teachers mobilize demanding security and guarantees for lives and physical well-being of the teachers as well as social and trade union leaders
We were obliged to take up arms again: FARC leaders announce return to armed resistance
Citing the violation of the peace agreements and the human rights crisis, leaders of the demobilized Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia Iván Márquez and Jesús Santrich announced a return to armed struggle
Assassination and intimidation of social leaders continues unabated in Colombia
The brutal assassination of María del Pilar Hurtado in front of her 9-year old son on June 21 shook the country to its core. The very next day, Andrés Chica, who demanded justice for Maria, was forced to leave his home after threats
At one year of his unlawful arrest, movements continue to demand Free Julián Gil!
One year after his unjust arrest and imprisonment, Julián sent this audio clip from La Picota Prison where he is currently being held in pre-trial detention.
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