Colombia government fails to establish talks with striking farmers and minorities
After more than 10 days of major social unrest in Colombia’s countryside, the government and...
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Colombia suspends over 500 mining projects over rights violations
Colombia has temporarily suspended 516 mining operations, citing the possible adverse effects on...
Recent killings in Bogota believed to be racially motivated
Seven afro-colombians have been killed in Bogota in the last month, leading community leaders to...
US lawmakers question Colombia military aid over ongoing rights abuses
Eight United States lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry in which they say...
Colombia conflict displaces 15,000 monthly in spite of peace talks: UN
Some 15,000 Colombians have been internally displaced each month since peace talks between the...
Colombian government, farmers and minorities create table for dialogue
The Colombian government, farmers, Afro-Colombians, and indigenous groups have created a dialogue...
‘Afro-Colombian’ House Representatives ‘misled’ electoral council: Judge
A Colombian judge has assessed that two non-black members of Congress elected to represent...
Afro-Colombian activist says minority is victim of ‘state racism’
The director of a Colombian anti-racism organization has accused three government ministers of...
‘Serious weakness’ that Colombia does not collect data by race and ethnicity: Expert
Colombia’s lack of data regarding their sizable racial and ethnic minority populations are...
Afro-Colombian Congress representatives ‘have no ties to community’
Colombia’s High Judicial Council has temporarily suspended the appointment of two members of...
Caribbean Performing Arts Festival opens in Cartagena
The Caribbean Performing Arts Festival that will continue until Saturday began this week in...
How political exclusion affects Colombia’s black minority
A historic lack of political representation in Colombia’s political system is one of the key...
