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Museum protesters in Colombia accuse gov’t of erasing history

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Museum protesters in Colombia accuse the government of erasing history by removing 30 exhibition pieces related to LGBTQ+ rights, feminist movements, and assassinated political leaders from the National Museum in Bogota. The Culture Ministry ordered the removal, which sparked widespread protests. Police responded with tear gas and water cannon, dispersing the demonstrators.

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  • Museum protesters in Colombia accuse the government of erasing history by removing 30 exh…: Museum protesters in Colombia accuse the government of erasing history by removing 30 exhibition pieces related to LGBTQ+ rights, feminist movements, and assassinated political leaders from the National Museum in Bogota.
  • The Culture Ministry ordered the removal, which sparked widespread protests.: The Culture Ministry ordered the removal, which sparked widespread protests.
  • Police responded with tear gas and water cannon, dispersing the demonstrators.: Police responded with tear gas and water cannon, dispersing the demonstrators.

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Museum protesters in Colombia accuse gov’t of erasing history

Police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters outside Colombia’s National Museum in Bogota after the Culture Ministry ordered the removal of 30 exhibition pieces on LGBTQ rights, feminist struggles and assassinated political leaders.

Published On 19 Oct 2026

Original source: www.aljazeera.com

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