Judge Orders Removal of Government Crime Videos | Colombia News

Colombia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 19, 2026 · 1m

A Bogotá judge has ordered Colombia’s government to erase social media posts showing President Abelardo de la Espriella standing among corpses of suspected criminals, citing risks to children’s well-being. The ruling follows a lawsuit by a congressman who condemned the imagery as glorifying violence and echoing armed groups, while the Ombudsman’s Office had previously warned against such displays. Intended to signal a hardline stance on drug trafficking and guerrilla dissidents—including minors allegedly forced into combat—the videos now face removal, sparking debate over how security is…