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On Wednesday, the self-styled national strike enters its second week, felt across the country but particularly in urban centres such as Cali and capital Bogota.
Almost 50 people have lost their lives in clashes between protestors and police, according to NGO Temblores. Official government data confirms 27 dead, including one police officer.
On May 5, university student Lucas Villa had a clear message for the cameras covering the latest peaceful protest in the city of Pereira, Colombia.
“They are killing us,” the 37-year-old yelled to onlookers as he marched alongside his colleagues. Moments later, his message would become prescient.
A group of unknown individuals dressed in civilian clothes began to fire on the protest. Lucas was left in critical condition after being hit by eight bullets and, six days later, was pronounced brain-dead by medics at the University Hospital of Pereira.
Colombian top-flight side Rionegro Aguilas forced to play with seven due to injuries and Covid-19 cases goal.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from goal.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Why did the game go forward?
Aguilas petitioned the Colombian top flight, Categoria Primera A, to postpone the game after 16 of their players tested positive for Covid-19, with a further seven injured.
However, the league ordered the game to move forward, with Aguilas only able to field seven healthy players – including two goalkeepers.
Speaking to
Win Sports earlier this week, league president Fernando Jaramillo said: If there are seven players available, you have to show up with those seven players.
What happened in the game?
Prior to the match, Aguilas announced their matchday squad on Twitter in cheeky fashion, saying: The 18 . sorry the seven called up for the most unequal game in history.
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