Colombia Ombudsman Condemns Police Riot Control at Museum Protest

Colombia's Ombudsman Iris Marín criticized the use of riot control units (Esmad) during a protest at the National Museum over artwork removals, calling the intervention 'unnecessary and disproportionate'. The incident highlights tensions between public order enforcement and cultural protest, with the Ombudsman's rebuke signaling potential institutional friction. The broader context involves ongoing debates over heritage management and protest rights in Colombia.