Colombia to "modernize" police force amid allegations of excessive force

The state of play: The protests were sparked by proposed tax reforms but then widened into a social movement focused on poverty and inequality in the country.

• "The attorney general's office says 20 deaths are linked directly to more than a month of demonstrations against Duque's social and economic policies, while rights groups report dozens killed by security forces," reports Reuters.
• At least three officers are facing murder charges, per the news agency.

The big picture: The proposed reforms, which Duque said he would ask Congress to approve, include the creation of a human rights directorate, which will seek international input on policy, as well as a new education directorate for officer training, Reuters reports.

• The reforms would also "expanded disciplinary standards for officers" and create a new complaints system.
• A new design for police uniforms will incorporate body cameras and more clearly display officer's names and ranks, said Duque.

What's next: The law will officially be proposed at the start of the next legislative session in July, per Reuters.