If there weren’t economic interests in these territories, we wouldn’t have to get up and fight in order to have a decent life. We’re risking our live… - Francia Márquez

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If there weren’t economic interests in these territories, we wouldn’t have to get up and fight in order to have a decent life. We’re risking our lives to stop harmful extractive industries, because the latter are enjoying benefits at the expense of the many people who have died.

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About Francia Márquez

Francia Elena Márquez Mina (born 1 December 1981) is a Colombian lawyer, human rights defender, and environmentalist who is the 13th Vice President of Colombia since 7 August 2022.

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Native Name: Francia Elena Márquez Mina
Alternative Names: Francia Elena Márquez
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