UCSB Latin American and Iberian Studies Program

STATEMENT OF THE PROGRAM IN LATIN AMERICAN AND IBERIAN STUDIES AT UCSB REGARDING THE VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN COLOMBIA

The program in Latin American and Iberian Studies at UCSB condemns the acts of violence perpetrated by Colombia’s law enforcement against the civilian population since April 28th, 2021, in the midst of nationwide massive protests.

As of May 5, 37 people have been murdered, 10 have been victims of sexual violence, and hundreds more have been injured – a total of at least 1,708 cases of police violence, according to Temblores ONG.

We believe in a peaceful resolution and urge our community to join us in solidarity against the human rights violations that are being committed in Colombia at this time.

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