The Ombudsman's Office asserted that the decree regulating protests reduces the possibilities for dialogue: "It tends to label as violent acts that are not."

The Colombian Defensoría del Pueblo has issued a formal critique of the national government's Decree 1525 of 2026, which establishes new protocols for the intervention of security forces during public protests. The agency argues that the regulation restricts avenues for dialogue and expresses concern that the decree’s language may improperly categorize non-violent actions as violent, potentially escalating tensions between the state and demonstrators.

In a separate development, student protests in Albania have intensified, resulting in violent confrontations between demonstrators and police. Reports indicate that protesters have attacked government infrastructure, including the Ministry of Education, where offices were looted and incendiary devices were used to set fires.