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More than a thousand social leaders and human rights defenders have been killed in Colombia since 2016. La Libertad Sublime aims to share their stories, highlight their causes, and raise awareness.

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Jan 167 min read

Unseen Frontlines: The Struggle of Educators in Montes de María

The murder of Luis Alfredo Leones Alvarez in April 2024 was a stark reminder of the dangers faced by educators in regions such Montes de...

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Dec 13, 20245 min read

Narciso Beleño: A Legacy of Resistance and Justice for the Rural Communities of Bolívar

Narciso Beleño was a renowned rural leader who fought for the rights of communities in the south of Bolívar Article written by Shadia...

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Dec 9, 20248 min read

Democracy in danger: The threats faced by social leaders in urban and rural contexts

Leaders such as Billy Salgado, Narciso Beleño & Jorge Navarro face a range of dangers in both urban and rural contexts in the department...

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Jun 13, 20245 min read

Fighting for life: The dangers faced by social leaders in Cartagena and Bolívar

Social leaders Ronald Gomez, Billy Smith Salgado and Herney Arrieta were all killed in the department of Bolívar since August 2023....

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Mar 15, 202410 min read

The Ongoing Killing of Social Leaders in Bolívar: A Call for More Action

Social leaders Rosa Celix and Samir Zarate were murdered in the department of Bolívar during 2023. Article written by Rosmery Carbonell,...

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Dec 4, 20239 min read

LGBTQ+ Leaders in the Caribbean: The Cases of Dania Polo, Franklin Pabon & Alfredo Arrieto.

LGBTQ+ leaders Dania Polo and Franklin Pabón were both murdered in 2023, highlighting the continued threats faced by LGBTQ+ activists in...

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Oct 10, 202322 min read

Palenque Palenque! An Intense and Uplifting Celebration of Culture & Identity.

The annual Festival of Drums and Cultural Expressions of Palenque is a celebration of the unique culture and identity of San Basilio de...

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Sep 26, 20236 min read

The murders of Juan Bautista & Luis Peña and the need for greater media and government attention.

Pacto Historico members Juan Bautista and Luis Peña were both murdered within days of one another in Bolívar. *Article written by Tatiana...

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May 30, 202310 min read

Who will defend the defenders? The case of Nataneal Díaz & the south of Bolívar.

Natanael Díaz spoke out over the presence of illegal groups and acts of corruption in the south of Bolívar before he was shot dead in...

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May 26, 20238 min read

SOCIAL LEADERS LIKE FILADELFO ANZOLA ARE ABANDONED TO THEIR FATE IN THE SOUTH OF BOLÍVAR

Social leader Filadelfo Anzola was murdered amidst the state abandon that defines the south of Bolívar, a region whose lack of basic...

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Apr 28, 20237 min read

Leaders in Sucre and Bolívar continue to be persecuted for their work

Murdered social leaders Ever Ortega, Rafael Rodriguez Barrios & Elkin Echávez Cañavera were all murdered in Sucre and Bolivar over the...

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Nov 23, 20228 min read

Social leaders still paying the highest price for state absence in the south of Bolívar

Slain social leaders Erminson Rivera, Martin Bayona, Jose Obdulio Sanchez & Eduardo Vanegas Article written by Leslye Amador, Alejandra...

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Aug 31, 20227 min read

The Cimarrona Guard: The continuation of a proud history

Members of the Cimarrona Guard face the statue of Benkos Biohó in San Basilio de Palenque. Article written and researched by Sam Arrieta,...

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Oct 23, 202110 min read

The murder of community leader Oswaldo Perez highlights the peril faced in marginalized areas.

Community leader and victim of forced displacement Oswaldo Perez was murdered in July 2021. The department of Bolivar is located in the...

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Oct 21, 20219 min read

The reality of social leaders in Colombia: the case of Fredman Herazo Padilla.

Cultural leader Fredman Herazo whose murder provoked outrage & frustration in his community of San Basilio de Palenque. The killing of...

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Nov 23, 20204 min read

The killing of Edwin Acosta and the situation in the south of Bolívar

Edwin Acosta The killing of social leaders in Colombia has perpetuated the violent roots and power vacuum at the heart of the armed...

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Nov 6, 20208 min read

Carlota Salinas defended the rights of women and the most vulnerable in Bolívar until her murder.

Carlota Salinas: The murdered leader defended the rights of women and her community in San Pablo, Bolívar According to the Comisión...

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Jun 23, 20206 min read

Gustavo Pérez: The ex-combatant who worked for victim’s rights

Gustavo Pérez Arevalo Social leaders are people that fight for human rights and have recognition in the community to operate, coordinate...

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Jun 8, 20206 min read

Luis Eduardo Caldera Villamizar and the dangers faced by social leaders in the south of Bolívar

Luis Eduardo Caldera Villamizar What would you do if your life were constantly threatened because you are helping your community? This is...

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May 14, 20205 min read

Bolívar: State absence leaves south of department to suffer due to the prevalence of illegal economi

The footprint of illegal mining in the south of Bolívar Bolivar department is located in the center of Colombia, and its southern part...