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Colombian president orders security measures for journalists after reports of threats against them

  • Source: EFE
  • October 11, 2024

"This Thursday [Oct. 10], Colombian President Gustavo Petro asked to 'immediately activate security routes' for the Colombian media outlet Vorágine, which reported threats for its investigations related to paramilitarism and drug trafficking, and six other journalists identified as 'high risk.'

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Vorágine published a statement on Thursday that said, 'Due to situations that compromise our security, Vorágine would like to inform you that we will indefinitely stop publishing investigations related to paramilitarism and drug trafficking.'"

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