He is one of only two Colombian union activists to be abducted by paramilitaries and live. Now BP and other oil firms face allegations they were complicit in human rights abuses
It was just after 7pm when they came for Gilberto Torres, as he had long feared they would. The trade union leader had had a long day; he was weary and ready for home.
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