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Colombia’s National Popular Summit charts urban reform agenda and mobilizations for October

Final document creates permanent space for convergence and announces struggles against issues ranging from gentrification to paramilitarism

Disgraced former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe convicted in historic trial

The former president is implicated in over 270 legal cases which involve charges of illegal wiretapping, organized crime, selective assassinations, and forced disappearances, among others.

Humanitarian caravan arrives in Catatumbo Humanitarian caravan arrives in Catatumbo

The fight for life, territory, and social justice requires allies, reiterate national and international social organizations.

Colombian movements condemn assassination attempt against peasant leader

Movements have called on the national government to advance on dismantling paramilitary structures in the country in the wake of the assassination attempt

Colombia’s fragile peace ruptures in Catatumbo

Social movements and community organizations demand peace as violence breaks out in the northeastern region of Colombia.

Caravan for Life reflects on stakes of humanitarian crisis in Colombia

One of the five tours of the Humanitarian Caravan for Life in Colombia recently came to a close in the department of Chocó

Humanitarian caravan advances in Colombia with more than 100 social organizations

More than 100 social organizations lead humanitarian caravan in five regions of Colombia

Colombian paramilitaries assassinate community leader Narciso Beleño

The assassination of the renowned leader has shone a light on the presence of paramilitary groups in Colombian territory

Colombian government and ELN agree to extend bilateral ceasefire

The sixth cycle of talks was held in Havana, Cuba and further advanced the commitment of the two parts towards lasting peace

The struggle for peace and true democracy in Colombia

Antonio García of the National Liberation Army in conversation with Cuban magazine La Tizza on the peace process and major obstacles

Colombian government and ELN to hold third round of peace talks in Cuba

The delegations of the Colombian government and the ELN are expected to reach crucial agreements on a bilateral ceasefire and participation of civil society groups in the peace process

Colombian president announces peace talks with FARC dissident group

The Estado Mayor Central is the second irregular armed group with which the Colombian government will seek peace. The Gustavo Petro government is already in peace talks with the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerilla group.