In Colombia’s Middle Magdalena Valley, activist and fisherwoman Yuli Velásquez is challenging powerful interests and risking her life protesting against pollution of local wetlands and rivers that she links to oil and gas giant EcoPetrol. Her campaigning has exposed her to repeated threats, including from local paramilitary groups who want control of the waterways.

Yet she continues to fight against environmental damage and corruption, and for the rights of fishing communities. She and her fellow protestors have won a provisional court order demanding regular water assessments, gaining international recognition for their struggle.

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