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✊ Unrest
National Government Modifies Decree on Use of Force Ahead of Protests
Latin America + Caribbean · Latin America + Caribbean region
detected 2026-10-26T23:45:41Z updated 2026-10-26T23:45:41Z
Ahead of the first day of protests called by the opposition and social movement sectors on October 14, 2026, the national government issued Decree 1525. This decree modifies Decree 003 of 2021 regarding the conduct of authorities and the use of force during demonstrations.
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Category ✊ Unrest
Severity Medium
Confidence Low
Sources 1
Location Not available
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