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Protests ignite at Summit of the Americas in Colombia

Activists burn the U.S. flag at Antioquia University in Medellin, on April 13 as they protest against the VI Summit of the Americas which will take place in Cartagena, Columbia April 13-15.
Activists burn the U.S. flag at Antioquia University in Medellin, on April 13 as they protest against the VI Summit of the Americas which will take place in Cartagena, Columbia April 13-15.Albeiro Lopera / Reuters
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Activist fights for a U.S. flag with a police officer during a protest on April 13 at University of Antioquia in Medellin. They were protesting the VI Summit of the Americas in Cartagena, Colombia.
Activist fights for a U.S. flag with a police officer during a protest on April 13 at University of Antioquia in Medellin. They were protesting the VI Summit of the Americas in Cartagena, Colombia.Raul Arboleda / AFP - Getty Images

Protesters carry a U.S. flag decorated with swastikas April 13 at Antioquia University in Medellin, Colombia, during a demonstration against the VI Summit of the Americas.
Protesters carry a U.S. flag decorated with swastikas April 13 at Antioquia University in Medellin, Colombia, during a demonstration against the VI Summit of the Americas.Raul Arboleda / AFP - Getty Images

Activists burn the U.S. flag at Antioquia University in Medellin, on April 13 as they protest against the VI Summit of the Americas which will take place in Cartagena, Columbia April 13-15.
Activists burn the U.S. flag at Antioquia University in Medellin, on April 13 as they protest against the VI Summit of the Americas which will take place in Cartagena, Columbia April 13-15.Albeiro Lopera / Reuters

Police spray water cannons at activists during a protest April 13 at University of Antioquia in Medellin, Colombia. They were protesting against the VI Summit of the Americas taking place April 13-15 in Cartagena, Colombia.
Police spray water cannons at activists during a protest April 13 at University of Antioquia in Medellin, Colombia. They were protesting against the VI Summit of the Americas taking place April 13-15 in Cartagena, Colombia.Albeiro Lopera / Reuters

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