Sixteen years ago, there was a massacre in Santa Cecilia, in the municipality of Astrea (Cesar department). Today, the victims will be remembered.

After the killing of 12 peasant farmers in Santa Cecilia, in the municipality of Astrea (Cesar departent), on the 28th of January 2000, hundreds of neighbors had to displaced. Just a few decided to stay. Around 3 o’clock that day, a group of 60 para military men arrived to the placed, and took 13 people out of their homes (they were checking a paper list). The paramilitary group took them to the main square, tied them up, and after few hours, killed them.

Several years ago, the Victims Unit and other entities such as the National Center of Historical Memory began to work with this community so as the victims feel repaired. The Unit is now implementing the collective reparation measures, which were agreed with the community.

There will be a mass to honor the memories of those who were killed 16 years ago. A plaque will be delivered to remember their names.