Question 16509 — foreign policy

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Mr. Emmanuel Duplessy alerts the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs about the consequences of the presidential election in Colombia for human rights defenders, minorities and political opponents. The election to the presidency of the Republic of Colombia of Mr. Abelardo de la Espriella, a figure of the Colombian extreme right, raises many concerns among human rights organizations and part of Colombian civil society. During his campaign, the president-elect multiplied particularly aggressive statements against his political opponents, progressive organizations and several minorities. He has been criticized in particular for misogynistic and homophobic remarks, for his proximity to certain figures of the international extreme right, as well as for his support for extremely repressive measures inspired in particular by the Salvadoran model. These concerns are part of a context already marked by a sharp deterioration in the security situation in several Colombian regions. International organizations regularly document threats, intimidation and assassinations targeting union leaders, journalists, human rights defenders, community leaders, local elected officials as well as as environmental and indigenous activists. In this context, he would like to know the Government's analysis of the consequences of this political alternation for the rule of law, public freedoms and the protection of fundamental rights in Colombia. He also asks what diplomatic initiatives France intends to take, in conjunction with its European partners, in order to support human rights defenders, civil society organizations and vulnerable populations who may be exposed to discrimination or persecution. Finally, he would like to know if the Government plans to strengthen the measures enabling the reception or protection of Colombian nationals who would be subject to serious threats because of their associative, trade union or political commitment or their membership of a particularly minority. exposed.

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