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    Colombia's De la Espriella signs protest decree letting police act without waiting for dialogue

    President Abelardo de la Espriella signed Decree 1525 of 2026 on Tuesday, 13 October, changing how security forces respond to demonstrations. The government said it would apply the rules at anti-government marches called for Wednesday, 14 October.

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Brussels vs capitals: EU integration

Pre-summit positioning and softened draft wording on the budget deadline are non-binding; no decision has been taken.

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