Colombia deploys military in Cali after protests leave several dead
By DW
01 June 2021 |
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Four people have died in and around Cali as nationwide protests move into a second month. Colombian President Ivan Duque has called upon more than 7,000 personnel to deal with the unrest in the region.
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