Colombian far‑right president Abelardo de la Espriella announced a purge of the National Museum, targeting works he says promote communism, and vowed a “counterrevolution” against cultural institutions.
In a statement, de la Espriella said he would “wage a counterrevolution” against cultural institutions that he believes spread leftist ideology. The move is part of a broader campaign to remove perceived communist influence from public spaces.
The announcement has drawn criticism from cultural groups and international observers, who warn that the purge could undermine artistic freedom and heritage preservation.
Details on which pieces will be removed or relocated remain unclear, but the museum is expected to act on the president’s directive in the coming weeks.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
