Lorenzo Muelas

Lorenzo Muelas is a prominent indigenous leader from the Misak ethnic group in Cauca, Colombia, known for his advocacy for indigenous rights and land issues. Recently, he made headlines by publicly denouncing the Colombian government for allegedly issuing 'fictitious titles' on ancestral lands belonging to the Guambiano community, claiming that such actions amount to institutionalized dispossession. Muelas emphasized the need for urgent resolution of territorial conflicts affecting indigenous peoples, urging the government to address these issues before the end of the current presidential term.