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UNI wishes to send its sympathy to the family of Carlos Torres who was murdered in his work place on December 22. UNI would like to extend its support and best wishes to the whole of the Colombian trade union movement, especially the telecommunications sector where Carlos worked. Carlos was one of the union’s leading members opposing the privatisation of Telecom and Telbuenaventura companies.

The President of the Democratic Pole, Clara Lopez has called on the authorities to investigate the murder and bring those responsible to justice. Party leaders say that contrary to claims by the security forces that the security situation in Buenaventura was improved, violence continues, particularly against those who oppose government policies.

Colombia remains the most dangerous country to be a trade unionist in the world.