Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Recalling Horrific Paramilitary Massacre in Colombia

The following video contains a graphic retelling of a 2000 massacre in the Colombian town of El Salado, Bolívar near Cartagena. According to witnesses the killers were paramilitary members who cut off ears, shot, choked, and stabbed people because they were involved with the guerilla. One witness said that with each death came the playing of music.



For a complete English language transcript of the witness statements see La Guayabita.

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