The Justice for Colombia fringe, (left to right) Unison Northern Ireland regional secretary Patricia McKeown, Unison NEC member Joanne Tapper, Director of Youth at the CUT trade union federation Lina Montilla, and JFC's Nick MacWilliam
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A JUSTICE for Colombia fringe meeting heard a call today for trade unionists in the South American country to receive further support.
Unison national executive member Joanne Tapper noted that the meeting was taking place on the second anniversary of the election of President Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s first progressive leader.
However, Mr Petro’s supporters do not hold a majority in the legislature.
The disputed election of a far-right president, who is also a US citizen, signals further consolidation of Washington’s regional power and represents a threat to the country’s democracy and sovereignty, writes WT WHITNEY JNR
With Petro, Colombia has been making huge strides towards peace — but is all that at risk with the elections next year? MARK ROWE reports back after joining a delegation to the Latin American country
Colombia’s success in controlling the drug trade should be recognised and its sovereignty respected, argues Dr GLORY SAAVEDRA