# Colombian president purges National Museum of works promoting ‘communism’

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-22 01:09 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/22/colombian-president-purges-national-museum-of-works-promoting-communism?traffic_source=rss

> President Abelardo de la Espriella says he is leading a cultural “counterrevolution,” including removing dozens of exhibits from Colombia’s National Museum. The changes have drawn protests and accusations of censorship, with critics warning that important parts of the country’s history could be erased.