Colombia: Politics and Government
Lords · Question HL14607 · Tabled 12 Feb 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the situation of environmental and land defenders in Colombia, following the Ombudsman's Office of Columbia's early warning alert issued in December 2025 regarding the security situation fo
Answer
Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 25 Feb 2026
The Government remains concerned about threats and attacks against human rights defenders in Colombia. We note the December 2025 early warning alert for La Guajira and Sierra Nevada and urge Colombian institutions to act swiftly. UK officials consistently...