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Thousands protest across Colombia against new right-wing president

People they take part in a nationwide protest against the government of Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella and its proposed labour and pension reforms, in Colombia, October 14, 2026
People they take part in a nationwide protest against the government of Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella and its proposed labour and pension reforms, in Colombia, October 14, 2026. © Charlie cordero, Reuters

Thousands of Colombians protested peacefully across the country on Wednesday against right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella, in the opposition’s first major demonstrations since he took office in August. Former leftist President Gustavo Petro led a rally in Bogota, joined by trade unionists, Indigenous groups, students and feminist activists.

Thousands of Colombians took to the streets of cities across the country on Wednesday to protest the policies of new right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella.

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