Colombian president posts video purporting to show 23 ‘neutralised’ guerrillas in body bags
Summary
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella posted a video showing 23 bodies in white bags, saying they were killed guerrillas. He has declared a strong fight against illegal armed groups, but human rights activists and political opponents criticized the video as disrespectful and violent.Key Facts
- President Abelardo De La Espriella took office last month and promised a harsh fight against illegal armed groups.
- He shared a video walking past 23 body bags of alleged guerrillas killed in a military operation.
- De La Espriella said he came to defeat criminals, not to negotiate with them.
- Human rights groups and opposition politicians condemned the video as insensitive and cruel.
- Former president Gustavo Petro and leftwing leaders called the video a show of violence and lack of humanity.
- The president responded by saying forgiving terrorists is God’s role, but killing them is his duty.
- This event reflects a trend in Latin America where rightwing leaders use strong, public displays of force to gain political support.
- Similar tactics are seen in countries like El Salvador, the U.S., and Brazil, where leaders promise tough actions on crime and drug trafficking.
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