Violence Against Colombian Trade Unionists

Murders of Colombian Trade Unionists Back Up in 2008

April 11, 2008 --

At least 17 trade unionists have been murdered in Colombia during the first quarter of 2008, according to a report released the week of April 7 by a leading non-governmental organization in Colombia t

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Bush Sends Colombia Trade Pact to Congress; Vote Delayed

April 11, 2008 --

President Bush sent the highly controversial Colombia Free Trade Agreement to Congress on April 7th.

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Human Rights NGOs Outraged by Recent Wave of Attacks in Colombia

March 27, 2008 --

Over 20 human rights organizations signed on to a letter to Colombian President Alvaro Uribe this week, expressing outrage over the recent upsurge in attacks against human rights defenders and trade u

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Fewer Colombian Union Members Killed in 2007

March 25, 2008 --

The number of trade unionists murdered in Colombia in 2007 dropped from 72 in 2006 to 39.

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Improvements in U.S. Aid to Colombia Solidified

January 7, 2008 --

President Bush signed the spending bill into law on December 26th, finalizing significant reductions in U.S. military aid to Colombia.

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NEW: How Much Progress vs. Violence Under Uribe?

How much progress has there been under President Uribe in addressing violence against trade unionists and impunity?

Check out our new How Much Progress Has There Been Under Uribe? It accompanies our shorter Fact Sheet: Murders of Trade Unionists and Impunity Under Uribe.

 
 

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