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Filming amongst body bags: New Colombian president’s comms campaign sparks backlash
Since taking office in August, new far-right Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella has shared video after video promoting his security forces – especially operations they’ve carried out against armed groups.
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Since assuming office in August, Colombia’s new far‑right president Abelardo de la Espriella has repeatedly posted videos that showcase his security forces’ operations against armed groups. In several clips he appears standing among body bags, while other footage features detained prisoners or resembles scenes from an action film. The campaign is intended to promote the forces’ successes, but the graphic imagery has provoked public backlash.
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