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On 16th May 1998, paramilitaries murdered seven local inhabitants and disappeared another 25 people who had been taking part in a community fundraising event in Barrancabermeja (Santander).

PBI accompanies José Albaer Restrepo of the Lawyer’s Collective Corporation (CCAJAR), who represents the victims and their families, many of whom are still seeking justice.  

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Remembering the victims of the Barrancabermeja massacre, 19 years on
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