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December 23, 2024

U'wa Indigenous People in Colombia Win Major Victory at Inter-American Court of Human Rights
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In another major decision, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights has
ruled the nation of Colombia violated the rights of the U'wa Indigenous
people by authorizing oil, gas and mining projects on their land. The
group Earth Rights International said the historic decision could set a
precedent for the protection of Indigenous peoples in Colombia and
across Latin America. The court determined Colombia had an obligation to
consult Indigenous peoples about extractive projects that may affect
them.


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