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Colombia budget cuts and opposition protests 2026
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FIRST ENTRY OCT 14
OCT 14 · Day 1
Colombia opposition groups protest against de la Espriella's budget cuts
De la Espriella's government issued new rules for police ahead of the protests, expanding law enforcement powers to deal with protesters who vandalise public property or disrupt access to essential services.
Petro had cut relations with Israel over its war against Gaza, and de la Espriella has moved to restore the severed ties since taking office.
De la Espriella pledged to turn Colombia towards more free-market policies aligned with those of US President Donald Trump.