# Colombia museum protesters accuse government of erasing history

Protesters at a Colombian museum accused the government of erasing history, according to Al Jazeera. The dispute highlights tensions over how Colombia’s past is remembered and presented publicly. It matters because fights over historical memory can shape national reconciliation and political legitimacy.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/19/museum-protesters-in-colombia-accuse-govt-of-erasing-history?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:55:23 +0000