Colombia
Bienvenidos a Buenaventura y sus Pueblos Indígenas y Afrocolombianos
February 23, 2023BUENAVENTURA, Colombia — Las ciudades portuarias de esta nación sudamericana en la costa caribeña son bastante conocidas: Santa Marta, Barranquilla y Cartagena, los dos últimos destinos turísticos muy visitados. En la costa del Pacífico se encuentran...
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Welcome to Buenaventura and its Indigenous and Afro-Colombian peoples
February 23, 2023The name means “good fortune” and the city has indeed contributed to the fortunes of Colombia’s elite.
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Colombia: Fear of war dominates an Afro-Colombian conclave in their ‘territorio’
February 17, 2023More than 40 leaders, representing women’s and youth groups, victims of violence, and more, gathered to receive us for an informative session on the current state of affairs.
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Call for ‘Total Peace’ in Colombia dominates Witness for Peace delegation
February 9, 2023During ten eventful days in January, a U.S. delegation made up of faith leaders, activists and educators made their way through Colombia to build solidarity with grassroots movements calling for peace.
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Attempted assassination of Francia Márquez, Colombia’s first Black vice president, foiled
January 12, 202315 lbs of explosives were found on the rural road that leads to her home.
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