Columbia, quickly becoming the new brazil

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As violence escalated in Columbia during anti-government protests, the international community decried the use of force by security officers in the country which have led to several deaths o... As violence escalated in Columbia during anti-government protests, the international community decried the use of force by security officers in the country which have led to several deaths over the past couple of days. The United Nations, United States, European Union and rights bodies joined a chorus of criticism after official data showed 19 people were killed and 846 injured in running clashes with the security forces. Colombia's human rights ombudsman -- a state agency independent from the government -- said 89 people were listed as "disappeared." Tens of thousands of Colombians have taken to the streets in demonstrations that began last Wednesday against a proposed tax reform but have since morphed into broader protests against the government of President Ivan Duque. Show more