CONTEXT: March 4, 2009 marks a decade after the murder in Colombia of Terence Freitas, Ingrid Washinawatok and Lahe'ena'e Gay, who were all passionate advocates of indigenous rights around the world. The three activists were kidnapped by armed men during a visit to the territory of Colombia’s U’wa indigenous people.
Ecopetrol
Indígenas representantes de comunidad U'wa pidieron en Nueva York veto a Ecopetrol
Portafolio | Con apoyo de ONG norteamericana Amazon Watch, dos líderes se reunieron con representantes del JP Morgan y con una docena de entidades financieras para solicitarles que no compren acciones."La empresa está violando los derechos indígenas con su explotación petrolera en el territorio ancestral U'wa", según Andrew Mi
Colombian Indigenous Travel to New York to Urge Investors Not to Buy Shares of Colombian State Oil Company Ecopetrol
U’wa leaders spoke with representatives of JP Morgan Chase and potential investors to voice concerns over Ecopetrol’s activity on their ancestral lands
Washington D.C. — Two leaders of Colombia’s U’wa community traveled to New York City last week to meet with investment firms, urging them not to buy shares of the Colombian state oil company Ecopetrol.
Colombia: Indígenas mantienen movilización
Prensa Latina | Las comunidades indígenas colombianas se mantienen movilizadas y anunciaron que el 10 de noviembre marcharán hacia Bogotá para continuar reclamando sus derechos.Ese día unos 10 mil indígenas del departamento del Cauca emprenderán desde la ciudad de Cali una caminata hacia Bogotá, como parte de la movilización d
COLOMBIA: Where Dialogue Seems Impossible
IPS | BOGOTA, Oct 28 (IPS) - Dialogue – or, more accurately, the lack thereof – was the common denominator in two high-profile events Sunday in the western Colombian city of Cali, demonstrating to what extent this vehicle of mutual understanding is missing in this civil war-torn South American country.Former
Amazon Watch is building on more than 25 years of radical and effective solidarity with Indigenous peoples across the Amazon Basin.
U'wa Indigenous Community Peacefully Occupies Ecopetrol's Gibraltar Platform to Demand Cancellation of Oil Project
1,000 U'wa Participate in 3-Day Action Despite Warnings and Intimidation Attempts by Military
Bogotá, Colombia — Nearly one thousand members of the U’wa indigenous people from the cloud forests of northeastern Colombia participated in a historic march and peaceful occupation of Ecopetrol’s oil platform in protest of oil project on their sacred ancestral lands.
LOS UWAS MARCHAMOS POR LA VIDA
Concientes que la vida lo da la naturaleza, los U’was continuamos defendiendo nuestra Madre Tierra y hoy como pioneros de esa defensa, queremos hacer un gesto simbólico visitando en forma pacífica y ordenado las instalaciones de ECOPETROL (Bloque Sirirí Pozo Gibraltar 3), que se encuentran ubicado en nuestra propiedad, p
Investors Urged not to Buy Ecopetrol Shares on NYSE over Human Rights Concerns
Colombian Oil Company Violates Indigenous Rights, Industry Human Rights Benchmarks
See Letter to JP Morgan and Industry Analysts regarding Ecopetrol IPO: York, N.Y.
U'wa Denuncia Publica
Una vez mas queremos anexar o expresar nuestro mas sincero denuncia publica ante la actitud del gobierno y la empresa Ecopetrol y sus políticas en la bolsa de Nueva York que nuestras autoridades indígenas y los cabildos U`wa en muchas oportunidades al gobierno y a la empresa les a exigido el respeto al territorio ancestral
Amazon Watch to JPMorgan Chase Bank: Don't underwrite Ecopetrol
September 17, 2008Amy DavidsenDirector of Environmental AffairsJPMorgan Chase270 Park Avenue, Floor 29New York, NY 10017Dear Ms. Davidson,Thank you for agreeing to speak with Amazon Watch this week about Ecopetrol’s Colombia operations.
ONIC: Denunciamos y Rechazamos el Tratado de Libre Comercio
ORGANIZACIÓN NACIONAL INDIGENA DE COLOMBIA-ONICDenunciamos y Rechazamos el TLCPor estos días deambula en Washington una Comisión más de Embajadores de bolsillo cooptados por el Gobierno Nacional que implora ante el congreso, los legisladores y políticos norteamericanas la aprobación del Tratado de Libre Co
Carta de los UWA al hombre blanco
Nosotros nacemos siendo hijos de la tierra... eso no lo podemos cambiar los indios ni tampoco el hombre blanco (riowa).
Oxy’s Disturbing Human Rights Record in Colombia Highlighted in Permanent People’s Tribunal
For the past three years, the Italy-based Permanent People’s Tribunal has examined in detail the role transnational corporations have played in Colombia’s on-going civil conflict. According to the Tribunal, “Transnational businesses that operate in Colombia . . .
Two U’wa Indigenous People Assassinated in Saravena, Arauca
In a public communiqué, this July 9th the Association of Traditional Indigenous Councils and Authorities of the Department of Arauca ASCATIDAR, denounced the assassination of two indigenous people in the jurisdiction of Saravena.
McCain Urged to Press Colombia President on Indigenous Rights, Environmental Protection
US Presidential Candidate Must Insist on Respect for Human Rights, Environment and Rule of Law during Cartagena Visit, Groups Warn
Washington D.C. — As he travels to Cartagena today, John McCain was urged to press Colombia President Alvaro Uribe to guarantee respect for indigenous rights and the environment.Mr.
McCain Heads Today for Colombia, Where Adviser Has Long Had Ties
The New York Times | Since 1998, the lobbying firm headed until recently by Charlie Black, one of Mr. McCain’s closest confidants, has earned more than $1.8 million representing the Occidental Petroleum Corporation, the leading foreign producer of gas and oil in Colombia.
Open Letter to Senator McCain about Colombia Visit
1 July 2008Senator John McCain241 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510VIA FACSIMILESenator McCain, On the occasion of your visit to Colombia, Amazon Watch would like to draw your attention to several issues of deep concern for human rights in Colombia, and to respectfully
90 Organizations Call for Demilitarization of U'wa Territory
Bogotá, July 1st 2008 President Álvaro UribePresident of the Republic of ColombiaMr. President - We are writing to express our support to the U´wa people and our deep concern regarding recent events in their territory.
U’wa Communique: Ecocide, Genocide, or Sustainable Development?
U’wa Territory – 27 November 2007Esteemed Friends from Europe, United States, Central America, South America, and the worldWe, the U’wa, are writing you now looking to reinforce our international relationships given that you all have been and will continue to be a great encouragement in our process of cult
ECOPETROL becomes privatized and as a result braces itself against native inhabitants
Actualidad Etnica | By Luis Carlos Osorio R.Director of Actualidad EtnicaBogotá, 27 September 2007The hypothesis is simple and shared by many specialists in the field: with the sale of stock shares, the Colombian government, on one hand, continues the process of privatization by auctioning the most profitable company in
“That law is held in my heart and in the cassette tape here in my head,” says Roberto Afandor Cobaría, the ultimate U’wa leader and emblem.
Actualidad Étnica | Excerpts of an interview with Afandor Cobaría given to Luis Carlos Osorio, Director of the Colombia magazine Actualidad Étnica.* Available online at www.etniasdecolombia.orgBogotá, July 6, 2007.
Former Defensor del Pueblo Eduardo Cifuentes speaks out about the U'wa Indigenous People of Colombia
Entrevista/ Aportes para el análisis del caso U’wa Redacción Actualidad ÉtnicaBogotá, 02/02/2007.
U’was Reactivan Diplomacia a Favor de Su Territorio
Actualidad Étnica | Bogota - Gubanu, un hombre anciano, quien además es un werjayu (sabio), recorrió descalzo el distrito capital, para iniciar una nueva etapa en la diplomacia u’wa.
Gibraltar 3 Desata Nueva Polémica U'was - Gobierno
Actualidad Etnica | En esta oportunidad, la Empresa busca realizar perforaciones de una profundidad aproximada a los 17 mil pies. Las dos anteriores habían llegado a los 11 mil y 14 mil pies aproximadamente.
Dirección de Etnias Refuta Argumentos de los U’wa
Actualidad Etnica | Bogota - Después de evaluar las razones por las cuales el pueblo u’wa dijo no a la consulta previa, el pasado 21 de noviembre la Dirección de Etnias del Ministerio del Interior y de Justicia de Colombia, emitió un concepto en el que concluye que los argumentos de los u’wa para no participar en la consulta no son ajusta
ONIC Comunicado: Mas de 150 Tractomulas con Material de Perforacion Petrolera Estan Ingresando a Territorio U'wa
U'was convocan solidaridadCOMUNICADO A LA OPINION PUBLICA NACIONAL E INTERNACIONALResguardo Indígena Unido U'wa, Cubará, Boyacá, Colombia.Enero 18 de 2007MÁS DE 150 TRACTOMULAS CON MATERIAL DE PERFORACIÓN PETROLERA ESTÁN INGRESANDO A TERRITORIO U'WA"POZO GIBRALTAR 3"El Pueblo U'w
Ecopetrol Iniciará el Plan de Manejo Ambiental en Territorio U´wa
Actualidad Etnica | Bogotá - La Empresa Colombiana de Petróleos –ECOPETROL- dará inicio al Plan de Manejo Ambiental (PMA) para la exploración de petróleo en territorio U´wa, con el fin de establecer los posibles impactos positivos y negativos que dicha actividad puede tener sobre la pervivencia cultural y social de este pueblo ind
Prior Consultation Process between the Colombian Government and the U'wa People (May 12, 2004 - October 12, 2006)
LA CONSULTA PREVIA IMPLEMENTADA PARA EL PROYECTO DE EXPLORACIÓN SÍSMICA BLOQUES SIRIRÍ Y CATLEYA ECOPETROL S.A.
145 NGOs Write Colombian President Uribe to Protest Decision to Start Seimic Testing on U'wa Land
Bogotá, 22 de Diciembre de 2006 Señor Álvaro Uribe VélezPresidente de la Republica de ColombiaPalacio de NariñoCarrera 8, No.7-2Bogota, ColombiaVía Fax: 00- 571-342-0592 Señor Presidente Uribe;Le estamos escribiendo en nombre de personas y organizacion
