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Judi Lynn

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Tue Apr 30, 2024, 05:18 AM Apr 30

"13 journalists attacked at Colombia's opposition marches"

Public television chief accuses far-right of instigating violence
by Adriaan Alsema April 23, 2024

Thirteen journalists were attacked at Colombia’s anti-government protests, said press freedom foundation (FLIP) on Monday.

According to President Gustavo Petro, the protests drew some 250,000 people, mainly supporters of the conservative and far-right opposition parties, in cities throughout Colombia.

The attacks allegedly took place in the capital Bogota, and in the cities of Medellin, Barranquilla and Bucaramanga.

None of the journalists were injured.

Virtually all the attacks targeted journalists of public television network RTVC and alternative media.

These journalists were being accused of being “sell-outs,” “leftists” and “provocateurs.”

More:
https://colombiareports.com/13-journalists-attacked-at-colombias-opposition-marches/

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