The fiery social protest in Colombia has its hotspot in Cali, in the southwestern part of the country. Young people fed up with exclusion and the lack of opportunities are the protagonists, they feel that the time has come to change their history.
Archbishop of Cali condemns police violence in Colombia
Archbishop of Cali condemns police violence in Colombia
Bogota, May 27 (Prensa Latina) Archbishop of Cali Dario Monsalve on Thursday condemned the police violence against the people in Colombia, who have taken to the streets for a month against the economic and social policies implemented by President Ivan Duque s government. Catholic priests and Christian shepherds, who accompany the people in points of resistance, are witness to the brutal script of armed attacks perpetrated by police patrols, leaving wounded in their wake, he denounced on Twitter.
In the same tweet, the priest wondered, Who are perverting the police into executioners of the people?
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Colombians pray in the San Francisco de Asís parish. (Diócesis de Cúcuta/Twitter)
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Churches are asking for prayers of peace and freedom for a country experiencing unrest.
Mass protests are continuing after more than a week of riots. Colombians are protesting their government after a tax reform was brought forward by their president that protestors are saying would make the poor poorer and the rich richer. President Ivan Duque has since withdrawn the bill but the demonstrations continue, alling for the cancellation of a proposed healthcare reform and for a basic income. There are also concerns over state control of policing territory and civilians who have died in the crossfire of the force s actions.
Colombians pray in the San Francisco de Asís parish. (Diócesis de Cúcuta/Twitter)
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Churches are asking for prayers of peace and freedom for a country experiencing unrest.
Mass protests are continuing after more than a week of riots. Colombians are protesting their government after a tax reform was brought forward by their president that protestors are saying would make the poor poorer and the rich richer. President Ivan Duque has since withdrawn the bill but the demonstrations continue, alling for the cancellation of a proposed healthcare reform and for a basic income. There are also concerns over state control of policing territory and civilians who have died in the crossfire of the force s actions.