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In Divine Mathematics 14 Can Become 16. Or More!
Agroup of 13 women from different Christian churches and organizations working in human rights and peacebuilding in Colombia joined a Christian Peacemaker Teams’ (CPT) delegation during Easter Week of...
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For how long will this war go on?
It is not the same thing, having land and a safe place to live, and being forced to flee to a dirty and dangerous city–a place you did not choose. How can a campesino continue to be a campesino far...
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ACT NOW: Ask Obama to Support Policy for a Just and Peaceful end to the...
Days of Prayer and Action 2015 Petition For the 2015 Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia, advocates are encouraged to sign this petition which will be shared with President Obama and members of...
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Churches building Peace
The International Ecumenical Encounter for Peace in Colombia held April 8th, 2015 drew 70 plus women and men from around the world to discuss ways the church can build peace in the face of the ongoing...
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Campesino Lives Matter Too
I’ve claimed to be an organic gardener since I originally started planting vegetables in SE Ohio in the early 1970s. At the same time, I confess to having used Roundup and a few other herbicides to...
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Public Denouncement from ASOCAB facing further threats
On August 6th the Las Pavas community met with the mayor of El Peñon, the Police Inspector, the Police Commander, the municipal human rights officer, and the Aportes San Isidro company lawyer.  In...
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A Farmer’s Hands
There is nothing so beautiful than seeing the fruits of the land, planted by farmer’s hands which will soon make it to our table. The universe, pachamama (Mother Earth), the green earth calls to us...
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Constitutional Court Ruling Changes the Game in Favour of Las Pavas
An Aportes San Isidro palm oil worker tends to recently planted palm trees that surround young yucca and plantain trees. Yesterday, the Constitutional court removed two articles from the Agrarian Law...
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Shots Fired in El Guayabo
Eric Payeres (behind) presents Guayabo’s case to the Governor of Santander (middle). Earlier today, Eric Payares, a leader of the Guayabo land process along with three other community members heard...
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Justice Delayed is Justice Denied
Misael Payares, a leader of Las Pavas negotiates with riot police during the eviction of 2009. In Colombia the problem is not so much unjust laws, as it is the failure to apply existing laws and...
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CPT and CREDHOS formalize partnership
Christian Peacemaker Teams Colombia and the Regional Corporation for the Defense of Human Rights (CREDHOS) have formalized their relationship this year, after 15 years of working alongside the social...
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The Northeast Trail: A travel blog
In October 2015 two CPTers traveled with our partners CAHUCOPANA across the Northeast region of Antioquia on a nine day tour, immersing ourselves CAHUCOPANA’s rigorous daily schedule of workshops,...
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Puerto Berrio: A Liturgical Act
 We joined our partners CAHUCOPANA for a two day symbolic event to mourn and demand justice for victims. This liturgical act by CPTer Jhon Camargo, draws on the parallels of experiences of Jesus and...
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CAHUCOPANA Publicly Denounces Persecution of Carlos Usuga
Photo: Caldwell Manners The following is the public declaration issued by Cahucopana in regards to the persecution of Calos Usaga. Persecution against Carlos Usaga, member of the Board of Directors of...
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Las Pavas Community Suffers New Intimidation and Harassment Tactics
Burned house and kitchen | Photo: Marian DeCouto Aggressions have increased in 2016 as the palm oil company Aportes San Isidro continues to harass and threaten the community of Las Pavas adding to...
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Take Action: Light a Candle in Solidarity with Alvaro Garcia
On Thursday, take action by lighting a candle to stand in solidarity with Alvaro Garcia. Post your image on Facebook, Twitter, or email it to us. Use the hashtag #LibertadparaAlvaro CPT Colombia -...
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Human Rights Defender Carlos Morales Released from Jail
Yesterday Carlos Morales, human rights defender and dear friend from CAHUCOPANA, finally got a court hearing in Barrancabermeja after spending over eight months in jail. CPT Colombia - prayer....
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Sign the Petition: Flood the US Congress with letters of Peace in Support of...
Send your members of the House and Senate an email laying out eight ways the U.S. Congress can support peace and respect human rights in Colombia. Just enter your zip code below to use our quick and...
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A Week in Northeastern Antioquia, Colombia: Learning about the Armed Conflict
Delegates walk through the town of Mina Nueva, Antioquia. Photo: Caldwell Manners Over Easter break, Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) organized a national delegation for Colombians to travel to the...
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Prospects for Peace in Colombia
Members of the Union Patriotica chant slogans in Medellin on the Day of Memory and Solidarity with the Victims of the Armed Conflict, April 9, 2015. 3000 members of this political wing of the FARC-EP...
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