The violence is part of a larger wave of protests against President Abelardo de la Espriella's shift in foreign policy, including the relocation of Colombia's embassy to West Jerusalem and its withdrawal as a co-chair of the Hague Group. These actions, which recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, were condemned by foreign ministers from 19 countries and prompted Egypt to summon Colombia's charge d'affaires in Cairo. Protesters, including labor unions and student activists, have warned that the right-wing administration also threatens public education and labor protections.
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Colombia's New Riot Decree Debuts With Detentions and Injuries in Bogota
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Authorities in the Colombian capital utilized modified police tactics to break up road blockades, leading to claims of brutality from local advocacy groups. Human rights organizations have denounced the injury and arrest of demonstrators during the clashes, attributing the violence to the first implementation of a new national decree that changes how the National Anti-Riot Unit (Unadi) operates. Minister Rodrigo Lara defended the operations via social media, stating the orders given to the security forces were justified.
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