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  Colombia’s relationship with the United States is hitting its lowest point in decades as the country’s government faces criticism over its militarized response to massive street protests. The wave of protests risks destabilizing one of Latin America s most functional democracies and the United States s closest ally in the region. While international organizations like the United Nations and the European Union have accused Colombian forces of police brutality in attempting to quell the protests, the Biden administration is taking a more measured approach. Police, whether in the United States or Colombia, need to engage by certain rules and respect fundamental freedoms, and that s not a critique, said Juan González, National Security Council director for the Western Hemisphere.

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