Filming amongst body bags: New Colombian president’s comms campaign sparks backlash

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Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has faced backlash for social-media videos promoting security-force operations against armed groups, including footage filmed among body bags. Critics say the campaign glorifies repressive policies, while the videos also feature prisoners and cinematic portrayals of operations.

Since taking office in August, new far-right Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella has shared video after video promoting his security forces – especially operations they’ve carried out against armed groups. In some, De la Espriella speaks standing among body bags. Others feature prisoners or look like they were taken from an action film. However, there’s been growing outcry about his social media glorification of repressive policies.