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 ...

Colombia this week took a leading position in Latin America for Indigenous rights and forest protection by formalizing Indigenous local governments across swaths of the Amazon, raising hopes that ...

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — While music played in Bogotá’s streets and a sense of victory filled the air after a long protest, Ana Graciela received a new appointment on her calendar: the funeral of ...

Land rights and special protections for Indigenous communities are entrenched in Colombia’s post-conflict transitional justice measures like the Truth Commission, the Special Jurisdiction for ...

More than 40 human rights defenders and community leaders have been killed in Colombia since January, according to Indepaz, a Colombian peace-building nonprofit.

“This puts Colombia in the lead when it comes to recognizing Indigenous rights — not just to land, but to identity, autonomy, and decision-making over their own development,” said Mayu ...