The Ministry of Justice addressed the controversy surrounding the possibility of police entering universities: “They are not outside the Constitution or the law.”

The Colombian Ministry of Justice has addressed the ongoing debate regarding police intervention in public universities, asserting that these institutions are not exempt from constitutional or legal mandates. The statement follows the announcement of a new national protocol intended to govern how authorities respond to acts of violence and vandalism within university settings.

This initiative, introduced by Abelardo de la Espriella, seeks to establish clear guidelines for law enforcement engagement on campus. The policy aims to clarify the legal boundaries of university autonomy in relation to public security and the maintenance of order during incidents of unrest.