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Protests Outside U.S. Embassy in Bogota Turn Violent

10/18/2025

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Protests outside the U.S. embassy in Bogota escalated after a peaceful start, with clashes involving Congreso de los Pueblos members.
Bogota Mayor Carlos Fernando Galan said delinquents attacked the embassy with incendiary devices and arrows, injuring four officers.
President Gustavo Petro ordered heightened security and acknowledged police injuries.
The protest group aligned with Petro urged the government to form an "anti-imperialist front" against perceived right-wing agendas, notably former President Trump.

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Protests outside the U.S. embassy in Bogota escalated after a peaceful start, with clashes involving Congreso de los Pueblos members.
Bogota Mayor Carlos Fernando Galan said delinquents attacked the embassy with incendiary devices and arrows, injuring four officers.
President Gustavo Petro ordered heightened security and acknowledged police injuries.
The protest group aligned with Petro urged the government to form an "anti-imperialist front" against perceived right-wing agendas, notably former President Trump.