Thread by @FbdnStories

🔴 Shortly before his murder on October 16, Colombian journalist #RafaelMoreno had protected his investigations by sharing them with Forbidden Stories using the #SafeboxNetwork.

We have already begun to pursue his work, alongside many partner journalists. #ProyectoRafael

This is the mission of Forbidden Stories: to continue the work of silenced journalists around the world.

If they are kidnapped, jailed or murdered, we mobilize our media partners to continue their investigations and publish them worldwide.

Rafael Moreno's investigations disturbed many people in the department of Córdoba where he lived. He denounced illegal activities, threats to the environment and, above all, local corruption, exposing shady contracts.

Threatened for years, the journalist from Córdoba knew that his constant revelations were putting his life in danger. This is why he wanted to share his information with Forbidden Stories.

In discussions with our team, he said ⤵️

Thirteen days before he was shot by a sicario, Rafael Moreno was warned by two men on a motorbike: “Do you think lead can't go through you?”

The threats were finally carried out. But Rafael Moreno's assassins must know one thing: killing the journalist won’t kill the story.

Before his death, Rafael shared elements of the investigations he was working on with @FbdnStories, so that if an attempt was made on his life, other journalists could pursue his work.

Laurent Richard announced the creation of #ProyectoRafael.

elespectador.com/judicial/a-pes…

Rafael Moreno wanted his work to be continued.

That is what we will do. Together. With @elespectador, @CLIP_AmericaLat, @NoticiasCaracol, @LigaNoSilencio, @cuestion_p, @OCCRP, @AristeguiOnline, @SinCadenasECU and others who will join soon.

#ProyectoRafael