Colombian protesters and police clash in Gachancipa this month.
COMMENTARY President Duque's new, moderate tack on Colombia's protests is bad news for his right-wing backers and left-wing attackers — there and here.
Deadly national tragedies can open hopeful national paths.
Colombia is no exception.
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As angry street protests there enter a third week, the country’s human rights ombudsman says the number of people killed in the unrest as of Wednesday is 42, including a police officer. The official figure has almost doubled since last week – and independent rights groups say it’s much higher, noting 168 persons are reported missing.