Pompeo 'applauds' Colombia's violent response to peaceful protests

Police beating a student newspaper reporter unconscious in Medellin. (Screenshot: Twitter)


by Adriaan Alsema January 20, 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo “applauded” Colombia’s President Ivan Duque‘s response to anti-government protests on Monday despite mass reports of human rights violations.

Pompeo made the controversial statement during a visit to the South American country where he will attend a regional anti-terrorism summit and meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido.

During a joint press conference with Duque, Pompeo said “we applaud the way Colombia responded to the demonstrations, with professionalism, respect for human dignity and calling for national dialogue.”

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Authorities’ attempts to violently suppress the largely peaceful protests killed at least three people and injured hundreds.

More:
https://colombiareports.com/pompeo-applauds-colombias-violent-response-to-peaceful-protests/

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