Colombia

Testimonies from Northern Puerto Wilches

Help us share these testimonies to prevent the neglect of the State from silencing the voices of farming communities.

By CPT Colombia

November 28, 2023

Community Peacemaker Teams – Colombia is amplifying the voices of the residents of Northern Puerto Wilches, in the Middle Magdalena region of the country, to be heard by the United Nations Special Rapporteurs, who are currently receiving formal communications and requests in order to draw their attention to and presence in the territory.

Help us share these testimonies to prevent the neglect of the State from silencing the voices of farming communities.

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