Colombian president purges National Museum of works promoting ‘communism’
Far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella says he will wage a 'counterrevolution' against cultural institutions.
Al Jazeera English reports: Far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella says he will wage a 'counterrevolution' against cultural institutions.
This politics story centres on Colombia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Colombian, National Museum and Far-right President Abelardo.
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- Colombia · Americas
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- Colombian, National Museum, Far-right President Abelardo, Espriella
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