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The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) urges that the illegal armed group, presumably the National Liberation Army (ELN), who kidnapped indigenous René Alfonzo Garavito, release him. Mr. Garavito, who resides in Fortul Municipality (Arauca), is an active member of the Indigenous Reserve Cusay la Colorada. He forms part of the Association of Traditional Capitanias […]
On this page, you’ll find the latest updates on Colombia and the current security situation as of September 2024. WOLA closely monitors the situation in collaboration with communities and partners, and we will continue to update this page as new information becomes available. Afro-Colombian Student Killed During Firefight (Chocó) On September 2, 2024, a 23-year-old […]
