BOGOTÁ, Colombia—A government minister overseeing the police apologized for the loss of life of Bogotá person in police custody and said two officers have been fired, as authorities called for quiet adhering to two nights of protests and rioting that still left at the very least 13 people lifeless.

“The National Law enforcement request for forgiveness for any violation of the law or disregard of the norms from any of the members of this institution,” Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo said Friday.

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