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Colombia steps up violent repression of peaceful protest in capital Bogota
by Adriaan Alsema November 23, 2019
Riot police in Colombia’s capital Bogota have become increasingly violent in attempts to repress peaceful protests. At least one person was critically injured.
After evidence emerged indicating that police were involved in a terror plot to instill fear in Bogota’s residents, people massively took to the streets for another cacerolazo, a noise protest in which people bang on pots and pans.
Leading senator wants investigation into state involvement in ‘orchestrated terror’ plot against citizens
Riot police have reportedly been attacking people with tear gas indiscriminately to prevent them from reaching the city center.
In one video, police attacked protesters while they were singing the national anthem.
More:
https://colombiareports.com/colombia-escalates-violent-repression-of-peaceful-protest-in-capital-bogota/