Colombia deploys police, soldiers for fresh demos AFP 7 hrs ago AFP © Raul ARBOLEDA A demonstrator wearing a mask during clashes with riot police that erupted amid protests against the government of Colombian President Ivan Duque, in Bogota, on June 29, 2021
Colombia will deploy thousands of police and soldiers in anticipation of demonstrations planned for Tuesday, officials said, as protesters seek to resume an anti-government campaign that has been met with deadly force.
Defense Minister Diego Molano warned the government would not tolerate vandalism, nor violence, nor roadblocks as the Bogota city council said more than 6,000 police and 2,700 soldiers will be deployed to control 35 events planned for the capital.
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