Colombia Interior Defends Esmad Police Crackdown at National Museum Protest

Colombia's Interior Ministry defended the Esmad riot police intervention at a protest outside the National Museum, citing the protesters' insistence on maintaining a total blockade of Séptima avenue. The Culture Ministry separately alleged that minors were instrumentalized in the protest. The incident reflects ongoing tensions between the government and protest groups, with the government justifying force while critics allege rights violations.