Region:Americas

Country:Colombia

Department/Province/State:Norte de Santander

Sex¹:Male

Date of Killing:14/04/2024

Previous Threats:Specific threat to HRD

Type of Work:Community leader

Sector or Type of Rights the HRD Worked On:ESC/Civ&Pol Rights

Sector Detail:Abuse of power/corruption

More information:Programa Somos Defensores (PSD)

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URLs (links) of Interest

https://www.elespectador.com/judicial/condenan-a-alias-el-enano-por-el-asesinato-del-periodista-jaime-alonso-vasquez-en-cucuta-noticias-de-hoy/

https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2024/12/08/condenan-a-alias-el-enano-cabecilla-de-ak-47-por-el-asesinato-de-lider-social-jaime-alonso-vasquez-giraldo/

https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/fiscalia-detallo-asesinato-jaime-vasquez-cucuta-presunto-sicario-no-acepto-cargos-GG24331698

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