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 Colombias President Ivan Duques 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.
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https://colombiareports.com/pompeo-applauds-colombias-violent-response-to-peaceful-protests/
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