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.
- Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced he is spearheading a cultural “counterrevolution” that includes removing dozens of exhibits from the National Museum, drawing protests and comparisons to United States President Donald Trump.
- De la Espriella, a conservative Trump ally, said last week that he wants to prevent cultural institutions from being taken over by what he calls “atheist social communism”.
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- Far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella says he will wage a ‘counterrevolution’ against cultural institutions.
- Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced he is spearheading a cultural “counterrevolution” that includes removing dozens of exhibits from the National Museum, drawing protests and comparisons to United States President Donald Trump.
- De la Espriella, a conservative Trump ally, said last week that he wants to prevent cultural institutions from being taken over by what he calls “atheist social communism”.
Sources: Al Jazeera