Juan Camilo Espinosa Vanegas
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Region:Americas
Country:Colombia
Department/Province/State:Antioquia
Sex1:Male
Age:32
Date of Killing:16/06/2025
Type of Work:Community leader
Organisation:Movimiento de Autoridades Indígenas de Colombia (AICO)
Sector or Type of Rights the HRD Worked On:ESC/Civ&Pol Rights
Sector Detail:Citizens' rights, Indigenous peoples' rights
More information:Programa Somos Defensores (PSD)
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URLs (links) of Interest
- https://x.com/Indepaz/status/1934929751476502579
- https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2025/06/27/menor-que-ataco-al-concejal-juan-camilo-espinosa-en-plena-via-publica-de-san-andres-de-cuerquia-fue-enviado-a-un-centro-de-reclusion/
- https://www.elespectador.com/judicial/menor-de-edad-acepto-haber-asesinado-a-concejal-en-antioquia/