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US Senator: Colombia's government should denounce smear campaign against NYT journalist
by Jake Kincaid May 21, 2019
A senior US senator on Monday demanded that Colombia’s government either request proof or condemn a smear campaign that spurred the New York Times’ bureau chief to abandon the South American country.
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) demanded on twitter that the administration of President Ivan Duque demands proof of far-right Senator Maria Fernanda Cabal of the ruling Democratic Center party to support her claim that journalist Nick Casey was bribed or condemn the unsubstantiated claim.
Link to tweet
The Democratic Senator additionally said that it’s the government’s responsibility to defend the freedom of press.
Link to tweet
More:
https://colombiareports.com/us-senator-colombias-government-should-denounce-smear-campaign-against-nyt-journalist/
LBN:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142319047