By John Laun (Colombia Support Network) and Larry Birns (Council on Hemispheric Affairs)

Father Rafael Gallego was scheduled to speak in Olympia on Tues., Nov. 18 (6-8 pm) in Evergreen Sem II A1105,

The State Department denied his visa with the guidance of the Colombian military. The event is still being to educate the public with films about Colombia. They can block the messenger but not his message.