Cauca Indigenous Groups Demand Direct Presidential Dialogue Amid Panamericana Blockade

Indigenous communities in Cauca, Colombia, are mobilizing near Santander de Quilichao, demanding direct dialogue with President Gustavo Petro over ongoing grievances. The blockade on the Panamericana highway disrupts regional transport and signals escalating social pressure on the government. The outcome of the talks remains uncertain, but the mobilization highlights persistent tensions between indigenous groups and the state.