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Colombia proposes new decree to regulate social protests

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The Colombian government, led by President Abelardo de la Espriella, is advancing a new decree to regulate social protests and modify the existing 2021 protest statute. Interior Minister Rodrigo Lara stated the initiative aims to balance the rights of protesters with those of non-participants, asserting, “Ni un derecho menos para quien marcha. Ni un espacio más para quien destruye.”

The proposed changes would grant the National Police the authority to intervene in demonstrations deemed violent, even if prior dialogue has not been exhausted. Lara clarified that while traffic delays are not considered violence, actions such as aggression, carrying weapons, or obstructing ambulances would justify intervention. The government intends to align these regulations with international standards used in countries like France and Germany.

However, the move has faced criticism. Analyst Miguel Ángel Herrera warned that the decree could facilitate the repression of social movements and restrict the right to mobilization, potentially clashing with the political processes established by previous administrations.

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Abelardo De La Espriella · Colombia · Miguel Ángel Herrera · National Police of Colombia · Rodrigo Lara

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Interior Minister stated that the new decree aims to protect the rights of protesters while preventing violence and destruction. www.colombia.com · laopinion.co
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The government intends to align protest regulations with standards in countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany. www.colombia.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Acts defined as violence include aggression, carrying weapons, detaining people, or preventing ambulances from passing. laopinion.co
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Analyst Miguel Ángel Herrera warned that the decree could lead to repression of social movements and restrict citizen mobilization rights. www.telesurtv.net
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The new regulations would allow the police to intervene in violent demonstrations even if dialogue has not been exhausted. www.colombia.com · www.telesurtv.net
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The proposed decree would modify Decree 003 of 2021 to establish more precise rules for authorities during violent protests. www.colombia.com · laopinion.co

Sources

Juzgado de Cúcuta condiciona bombardeos militares y exige protección reforzada a menores [crprensa.com]
Asocapitales respalda cambios al protocolo de actuación durante las protestas [paragrafo.co]
SE REGLAMENTARÁN LAS CABALGATAS [www.tintiando.com]
Concejal David Saavedra: “El Estado debe perseguir el delito, no la protesta” [subaalternativa.co]
Nuevas reglas para la protesta: Asocapitales apoya cambios al Decreto 003 [360radio.com.co]
CCJ cuestiona proyecto que aumentaría penas para los menores infractores [www.asuntoslegales.com.co]
Analista advierte sobre impacto de nuevas regulaciones de protesta en Colombia - teleSUR [www.telesurtv.net]
Rodrigo Lara arremete contra los bloqueos: “No más gente caminando a casa” [www.colombia.com]
Ni un espacio más para quien destruye: Rodrigo Lara explica el nuevo decreto sobre protesta social [laopinion.co]