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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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Voices Silenced: The Tragic Tales of Social Leaders in Colombia's Caribbean Region.
Social leaders Nestor Martinez, Jhon Rueda & Temistocles Beltran were murdered in the Caribbean region throughout 2023. *Article written...
Feb 28, 20248 min read
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Indigenous Leaders in the Caribbean: The Cases of Benito Castillo, Mary Petro and Albert Mendoza.
Indigenous leaders Mary Petro, Albert Mendoza and Benito Castillo were murdered in the Colombian Caribbean in 2023. Article written by...
Dec 6, 20238 min read
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The murder of leaders like Javier Gamez highlights the structural issues in La Guajira and Colombia
Agrarian leader Javier Gamez was murdered in La Guajira in December 2022. Like many murdered social leaders, his killing remains...
Sep 27, 20238 min read
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Nicodemus Luna Mosquera: The Doom of a Social Leader
Former union leader Nicodemus Luna Mosquera was shot dead near Dibulla, La Guajira, in November 2022. *Article written by Isabella Auque,...
Jul 24, 20236 min read
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La Guajira: Multiple Interests Collide to the Detriment of Indigenous Communities and their Leaders.
The population of La Guajira is faced with many challenges, from limited access to water and high rates of malnutrition to local...
Jun 28, 20237 min read
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The danger faced by those working for the communities and future of La Guajira
Osvaldo Enrique Hernández Zuñiga & Alexander Fonseca Peñaranda were murdered in La Guajira. *Article written by Laury Cervantes, Yenifer...
Apr 28, 20238 min read
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The need to stand up for our leaders: the case of Aura Esther Garcia Peñalver.
Aura Esther Garcia Peñalver In a world where people’s rights are continuously violated and the state does not respond, it is necessary to...
Nov 22, 202110 min read
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La Guajira: The Domino effect of Corruption
La Guajira faces many challenges including access to basic resources The department of La Guajira is very rich in culture, gastronomy,...
Jun 16, 20204 min read
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Hernán Bermudez: The Gentle Giant Killed for Helping Others Reclaim their Land
Murdered social leader Hernan Antonio Bermudez Arevalo was involved in land restitution programs In the last years, the status and work...
May 20, 20205 min read
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José Victor Ceballos Espinayu: The indigenous teacher and activist slain for defending the rights of
Jose Victor Ceballos Epinayu was one of the many social leaders who was killed in Colombia this year. He was teacher and activist from La...
Nov 28, 20194 min read
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