22 activists killed in Santos’ first 75 days
A report by human rights groups on Thursday states that at least 22 activists were murdered in the first 75 days of the government of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos,…
A report by human rights groups on Thursday states that at least 22 activists were murdered in the first 75 days of the government of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos,…
The Defense Ministry announced Thursday that human rights complaints against Colombia’s security forces have dropped 96% since 2006. The number of complaints fell from 256 in 2006 to 13 complaints…
The National Indigenous Organization of Colombia (ONIC) says that 64 of the country’s indigenous communities are facing extinction due to armed conflict., reports EFE. A representative of the ONIC spoke…
More than 100 organizations worldwide have signed a petition condemning an anti-terrorism prize former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will receive Wednesday in Spain. Uribe has been awarded the second annual…
The Americas director of NGO Human Rights Watch said Tuesday he is “concerned” about the 15-month delay in Colombia’s election of a new prosecutor general. Regional director Jose Miguel Vivanco…
A delegation from NGO Human Rights Watch is in Colombia to meet with President Juan Manuel Santos, social organizations, and the U.S. ambassador, newspaper El Tiempo reported Tuesday. It is…
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said that he seeks to “enrich” Colombia’s relationship with the U.S., but that the pending free trade agreement remains a priority, reports LA FM. A…
Some estimated 20,000 demonstrators took to the streets in Bogota on Tuesday to demand respect for indigenous rights. The Columbus Day demonstration was attended by indigenous rights groups and other…
Colombian Vice President Angelino Garzon on Monday expressed his support for a commission to monitor human rights and environmental issues as part of the free trade agreement between the European…