Colombians are occupying land to protest inequality. Here’s the history. Laura García-Montoya and Isabel Güiza-Gómez - October 28, 2022 Indigenous and other marginalized Colombians are putting pressure on the new government to follow through on land redistribution promises
In Colombia, an activist, feminist lawyer is running for VP Julia Zulver and Jennifer Piscopo - April 28, 2022 Francia Márquez pledged to speak for marginalized and rural voters. That’s put her in danger.
In Colombia’s mass protests, Indigenous and Black activists find echoes of colonial history Catalina Rodriguez and Arturo Chang - June 1, 2021 Whether it’s enduring the military police’s racially targeted violence or trying to tear down colonizers’ statues, Black and Indigenous activists feel they’re still battling to be treated as full citizens.
Colombia’s protesters want human rights reforms. The country’s human rights agency may not be much help. Erika Moreno - May 18, 2021 Elected officials appoint its leadership and fund the budget, leaving this agency with limited power
Colombia is having its largest wave of protests in recent decades. Why? Silvia Otero Bahamón and Sandra Botero - December 4, 2019 Here are the 3 things you need to know