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'It's over the alcahuetería with hoods, fires and blockades': Secretary of Security of Medellín after demonstrations in front of the National University
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'It's over the alcahuetería with hoods, fires and blockades': Secretary of Security of Medellín after demonstrations in front of the National University

On Wednesday, September 2, a group of approximately 30 protesters blocked the North Motorway in Medellín, near the National University, displaying banners critical of President Abelardo De La Espriella and university rector Ismael Peña. Some participants covered their faces, while others burned a banner featuring both leaders, criticizing their pro-privatization stance. The demonstration lasted over two hours before authorities, through the Unified Command Post, ordered the removal of roadblocks by security forces. The incident highlights ongoing tensions around privatization policies and public dissent in the region.

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El Tiempo logoEl TiempoIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
'It's over the alcahuetería with hoods, fires and blockades': Secretary of Security of Medellín after demonstrations in front of the National University

On Wednesday, September 2, a group of approximately 30 protesters blocked the North Motorway in Medellín, near the National University, displaying banners critical of President Abelardo De La Espriella and university rector Ismael Peña. Some participants covered their faces, while others burned a banner featuring both leaders, criticizing their pro-privatization stance. The demonstration lasted over two hours before authorities, through the Unified Command Post, ordered the removal of roadblocks by security forces. The incident highlights ongoing tensions around privatization policies and public dissent in the region.

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