Colombian Candidate Linked to Neo-Nazi Active Club Group
A video posted on Feb. 26 shows men in Bogota painting over graffiti and replacing it with a logo used by a Colombian political candidate. Bellingcat and Cerosetenta investigated the candidate's connections to a neo-Nazi Active Club group. The report details the findings of that joint investigation.
theolivepress.esA video posted on Feb. 26 shows several men painting over graffiti in Restrepo, a neighbourhood in Bogota, Colombia. The men replaced the graffiti with images of their own, including a logo used by a Colombian political candidate. Bellingcat and Colombian media outlet Cerosetenta conducted a joint investigation into the candidate's connections to a neo-Nazi Active Club group.
The investigation examined the video and related activities in the neighbourhood. The report identified links between the candidate and individuals associated with the group. It examined how the logo and related symbols have been used in the area.
The collaboration between Bellingcat and Cerosetenta included review of the Feb. 26 video along with additional material. Cerosetenta published its findings in Spanish. The investigation focused on its activities and connections within Colombia.
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