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May 5, 2020

Report: Colombia Spied and Collected Data on Journalists, Union Leaders, Politicians
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In Colombia, an investigative report alleges Colombian military
intelligence officials carried out a massive surveillance operation
targeting over 130 individuals, including politicians, union leaders and
more than two dozen Colombian and international journalists, including
reporters working at The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. The
military reportedly has a database with personal data, including home
addresses, phone numbers and information on family members and
colleagues. Press freedom groups are demanding right-wing Colombian
President Iván Duque investigate the allegations. Reuters reports the
Colombian Defense Ministry on Friday announced the ouster of 11 unnamed
military officials, and the resignation of a military general, linked to
the scandal.


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