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Colombian president removes art exhibits he deems communist, protests erupt

Original: Trump-allied Colombian president removes art exhibits he deems communist, sparking protests

Colombia's president, a close ally of Donald Trump, has ordered the removal of art exhibits from public institutions that he considers communist or left-wing in nature. The purges of cultural displays have triggered protests from artists, museum workers and critics who view the move as censorship and political interference in the country's cultural institutions. Coverage across US and regional outlets is drawing attention to growing tensions between the government and the arts community.

Why now: The government's removal of artwork on ideological grounds has sparked public protests and raised censorship concerns.

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