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COLOMBIA: PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION CINEP

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On May 3, 2026, the Gaitanista Army of Colombia (A.K.A. Gulf’s Clan) published an intimidatory statement against renowned human rights defense organization and think-tank Popular Research and Education Center – CINEP. Far from being an isolated event, this was at least the second time the Gaitanista Army of Colombia publicly intimidated and stigmatized CINEP in recent months.

Call Colombian authorities to take measures to protect CINEP and its staff.

PLEASE TAKE ACTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE UNTIL: August 30, 2026

Here is how you can take action:

  1. Send a letter to Director Augusto Rodríguez Ballesteros
  2. Send a letter to the Embassy of Colombia in the United States
  3. Send an email to the Embassy of Colombia in the United States using our email -writing tool
  4. Post on social media

Scroll down to Step 1 and Step 2 to access the full Urgent Action appeal, email to the Colombian authorities, and sample letter, and U.S.P.S. mailing address (if available).

Take action

Step 1

READ THE FULL URGENT ACTION

Enter your email address and zip code to get the sample letter to send to government officials.

Step 2

Send your message

Mail your letter to the government officials listed below. You can also email, fax, call, or post about them on social media.

Send your letter to:

Director Augusto Rodríguez Ballesteros

Unidad Nacional de Protección

Carrera 44 No. 20-21

Bogotá, D.C.

Colombia

and
CC: Colombian Embassy in the United States

Send a copy of your letter to the address below

Ambassador Daniel García-Peña Jaramillo

1724 Massachusetts Ave, NW,

Washington, DC 20036

[email protected]

When writing your letter, don’t forget to be factual, brief, and show respect. See more letter writing tips and emails, or organize and host a letter writing party.

 

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