Colombians Defy Presidential Decree 'Criminalizing Protest' in Rallies Against Right-Wing Government

Colombians took to the streets Wednesday to protest the right-wing government of President Abelardo de la Espriella, denouncing austerity measures, renewed ties with Israel amid its genocidal assault on Gaza, and policies protesters fear will roll back hard-won social and worker rights. The nationwide mobilizations—which are backed by trade unions,…