He’s a friend and mentor of mine, so this is a matter of personal interest for me as well. Here is a communique from the indigenous movement in Northern Cauca about how Manuel was forced to flee. I did the translation.
The Price of Our Struggle: Individuals and Groups, using threats and dirty war, seek to silence us
Action Alert
Association of Indigenous Councils of Northern Cauca (ACIN)
October 29, 2005
The Association of Indigenous Councils of Northern Cauca (ACIN) –CXAB WALA KIWE, announces the following to national and international public opinion.