De la Espriella changes protocol for use of force in protests amid criticism in Colombia
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On Tuesday in Bogotá, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella signed a decree modifying the protocol governing the use of force during social protests and regulating demonstrations. Interior Minister Rodrigo Lara announced that the administration will implement this new mechanism for the first time during upcoming antigovernment demonstrations scheduled for Wednesday.
The decree has drawn criticism and questioning from various sectors, with opponents arguing that the measure aims to restrict citizens' rights to protest. The changes to the security and public order protocols were enacted by the conservative government on the eve of the planned protests.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on the decree's immediate implementation for Wednesday's upcoming protests.
WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) (US)Highlights criticism that the conservative government's measure limits citizens' rights.
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