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Colombia to Deploy 4,000 Riot Police for Nationwide Protests

Government unveils new protest decree as former President Petro joins opposition marches against President De la Espriella.

Sources: The City Paper (Bogotá), Infobae, El Espectador (Mundo)3 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Colombia to Deploy 4,000 Riot Police for Nationwide Protests
Photo: El Espectador (Mundo)

KEY POINTS

  • Over 4,000 ESMAD officers deployed in Bogotá for Wednesday protests.
  • New protest decree takes effect banning road blockades and transit disruption.
  • Former President Gustavo Petro to join opposition marches.
  • Three southwestern departments under special military monitoring.
  • Liga BetPlay match postponed due to police resource constraints.

Colombia will deploy more than 4,000 anti-riot police (ESMAD) officers in Bogotá on Wednesday for nationwide demonstrations called by trade unions and left-wing movements against President Abelardo de la Espriella. Former President Gustavo Petro announced he will join the marches in the capital.

Interior Minister Rodrigo Lara Restrepo confirmed the government will implement a new decree regulating social protest on the same day. The regulation explicitly bans permanent road blockades, disruption of mass transit, and the use of minors in marches, while stating police will not intervene in peaceful gatherings.

“Go one step ahead of criminals, dismantle their structures and restore peace of mind to Colombian families.”

— President Abelardo de la Espriella

Authorities designated Valle del Cauca, Cauca, and Nariño as zones of special attention to prevent closures of the Pan-American Highway. President De la Espriella chaired a security council Tuesday instructing police to anticipate criminal activity and dismantle criminal structures.

The Dimayor football league postponed the Independiente Santa Fe vs. Jaguares match scheduled for Wednesday at El Campín stadium due to insufficient police capacity. The game was rescheduled for Thursday at 8:05 p.m., allowing extra time for pitch recovery after recent concerts.

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#Protest#Police#Security Operation#Legislation#Football#Human Rights

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