Colombia - travel advisory
As of yesterday, the Pan American was blocked in 4 places between Cali and Popayan. This is a result of an indigenous peoples protest. ESMAD, (Colombian riot squad), are out in force, and some local leaders have been murdered by right wing paramilitary groups. Understandably, feelings are running high. Yesterday, some 70 protesters were injured. Three European observers have been deported in the last week.
All this is further complicated by the sugar cane cutters' strike and bombs being detonated in Neiva and Cali, with one fatality. Predictably, the FARC is being blamed but frankly; who knows?
Two dead, 100 hurt in Colombian clashes - CNN.com
Organización Nacional Indígena de Colombia
Upside Down World - Another Indigenous Leader Assassinated in Colombia
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Regards
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Last edited by Stretcher Monkey; 16 Oct 2008 at 16:56.
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