VOICED : El rey de los Belgas expresa inédito "pesar" al Congo por pasado colonial

In a historic move, King Philippe of Belgium expressed deep regret for the suffering caused during the colonial period in Congo. This statement coincides with a call from Prime Minister Sophie Wilms for Belgium to investigate its colonial past. The global anti-racism movement, sparked by George Floyd's death, has reignited discussions on colonial violence and the controversial legacy of King Leopold II. A petition with over 80,000 signatures demands the removal of Leopold's images, accusing him of causing millions of Congolese deaths.

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