The Russian Embassy in Bogota expressed a “deep surprise” about the statements by the Minister of National Defense Columbia Diego Malano on Moscow’s involvement in protests in the country. This is stated in a statement published on the Embassy website.
in the embassy stressed that statements are unfounded, and rejected them.
“We completely reject such statements. Such serious accusations against our country, which we consider absolutely groundless and not supported by any specific facts, no way contribute to the development of traditionally friendly relations between Russia and Colombia,” the text says .
Embassy representatives expressed deep condolences to all victims during the protests, as well as their families and close
Earlier, the Minister of National Defense Columbia Diego Maloano in an interview with El Mundo and El Tiempo newspapers stated that Russia is involved in protests in Colombia.
Previously, the authorities of Colombia accused President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro in the shelter of dissidents. Maduro said that his country became a victim of criminals. Melano stressed that if the data on Santric confirms, “it will prove that drug persons live in Venezuela.”
Protests in Colombia do not subscribe from April. The excitements were caused by the plans of the country’s government to reform in the taxation and health system. According to representatives of human rights organizations, more than 40 people died in collisions with police.