“‘By failing to adequately protect trade unionists, the Colombian authorities are sending a message that abuses against them can continue, while companies operating in Colombia risk being held accountable for human rights abuses for which, through their conduct, they may bear responsibility’ said Susan Lee, Amnesty International’s Americas Program Director.”
The Colombian government responded to the report’s accusations via Interior Minister Carlos Holguín who emphasized the “substantial reduction” in assassinations and murder attempts against labor union members.
Sources (English)- BBC News, Amnesty International
Source (Spanish)- El Tiempo
Image- US/LEAP (2005 protest by labor unions in
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