Gustavo Taquinás
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Region:Americas
Country:Colombia
Department/Province/State:Cauca
Sex1:Male
Age:66
Date of Killing:31/10/2024
Previous Threats:General threats to HRD in the area
Type of Work:Community leader
Organisation:Resguardo Indígena Nasa de Jambaló
Sector or Type of Rights the HRD Worked On:ESC Rights
Sector Detail:Indigenous peoples' rights
More information:Programa Somos Defensores (PSD)
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URLs (links) of Interest
- https://www.elespectador.com/colombia/mas-regiones/asesinaron-a-lider-indigena-y-su-esposa-en-jambalo-cauca/
- https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2024/11/01/asesinan-a-medico-ancestral-y-a-su-esposa-en-cauca-su-hija-de-seis-anos-fue-la-unica-sobreviviente/
- https://www.telesurtv.net/confirman-el-asesinato-de-un-lider-indigena-en-el-departamento-colombiano-del-cauca/