Cristian Arnovio Valencia Mina
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Region:Americas
Country:Colombia
Department/Province/State:Cauca
Sex1:Male
Date of Killing:28/09/2025
Previous Threats:General threats to HRD in the area
Type of Work:Community leader
Organisation:Coordinadora Nacional de Cultivadores de Coca, Amapola y Marihuana (COCCAM) / Movimiento Campesino por el Territorio, la Vida y la Paz en Balboa
Sector or Type of Rights the HRD Worked On:ESC/Civ&Pol Rights
Sector Detail:Peace building, Peasant communities
More information:Programa Somos Defensores (PSD)
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URLs (links) of Interest
- https://www.wradio.com.co/2025/09/29/en-el-sur-del-cauca-asesinaron-a-un-lider-social/
- https://x.com/Indepaz/status/1972734023383281942
- https://www.eltiempo.com/justicia/conflicto-y-narcotrafico/cauca-y-antioquia-los-departamentos-mas-violentos-para-lideres-sociales-cada-5-dias-ocurre-un-asesinato-3495176