Colombian Official Sparks Outcry After Posting Video Posing With Captured Bodies

The viral footage highlights a growing trend among Latin American leaders who use graphic imagery of defeated adversaries to project strength and deter criminal networks.

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Colombia’s De La Espriella Poses With Bodies in a Video Posted Online

In Colombia, as in the United States and El Salvador, leaders are increasingly using images of captured or killed enemies to project power.

By Genevieve Glatsky

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Colombian Official Sparks Outcry After Posting Video Posing With Captured Bodies

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