The United States Embassy would have requested support from the Colombian Foreign Ministry before the increase in violent protests in Bogotá and other cities in the country. The request of the entity, which was embodied in diplomatic note 2068, responds to the headquarters would be one of the whites of these demonstrations.
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The document, to which the time investigative unit had access, It exposes specific cases to support your order. Among them, that of September 28, when a group of approximately 100 proper protesters damaged the barriers outside the embassy and launched a smoke flare within the property.
“While freedom of expression is a fundamental right enshrined in both constitutions, freedom of expression does not imply freedom to damage or destroy property”Point out the text.
The diplomatic note also mentions other incidents, As those that occurred on October 1 and 2and launches an alert on the day on October 7, date on which two years have passed since the terrorist attack that began the Gaza War.
“The Embassy expresses its concern about the potential for additional protests and violence and more attempts”Highlights the entity.
Considering the public order situation, in which protests of this type have also been registered in cities such as Medellín and Cali, The diplomatic entity requested assistance from the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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“The Embassy requests additional security support from the Colombian government to ensure that protests near diplomatic facilities or international and national companies, as well as their properties, do not negatively affect the safety of people and goods”indicates the request.
In addition to this, the entity indicates that: “If these adverse actions continue, they will probably lead to a greater reduction in foreign direct investment and endanger the use of thousands of Colombians.”
Although an official response is not yet known by the Colombian authorities, The application is expected in the next few hours to climb to the house of Nariño.
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