In Colombia, years of frustration trigger violent protests following tax proposal
Deadly protests in Colombia, explained
Replay Video UP NEXT Fueled by frustration over recently proposed tax increases that critics say would have disproportionately impacted Colombia s middle and working classes, ongoing protests in the South American country are exposing years of unmet demands, experts tell ABC News. Violent protests erupted in major cities across the country on April 28, following President Ivan Duque s announcement of tax reforms that he said were a necessity to keep the social programs going. Duque subsequently withdrew the proposed tax hikes after protests left 42 people dead and hundreds more injured but weeks later, demonstrations are continuing with no end in sight as protesters have expanded their demands.
Colombian citizens hold placards reading “SOS Colombia” during a demonstration against President Ivan Duque’s government in Barcelona, on May 5, 2021. – Colombia braced for a new day of protests against President Ivan Duque following a week of deadly clashes between demonstrators and security forces that brought international condemnation. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)
Thousands of demonstrators poured onto Colombia’s streets Wednesday, the eighth straight day of protests despite clashes that have left at least 24 dead and hundreds wounded. x
Students, unions, indigenous people and other groups assembled in the capital Bogota as well as the cities of Medellin in the northwest and Cali in the southwest.
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Colombia protesters try to ‘burn cops alive’ in station fire as deaths rise to 24 & violence rages for eighth day
Updated: 6 May 2021, 11:35
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RIOTERS allegedly tried to burn a group of 10 cops alive by setting fire to a police station as anti-government protests raged on for an eighth day in Colombia.
At least 24 people - including a cop and a teenager - have been killed as protesters clash with police on the streets across the nation.
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At least 24 people - including a cop and a teenager - have been killed as protesters clash with police on the streets across the nationCredit: Avalon.red
Pressure mounts on Colombia as protests begin second week
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BOGOTA, May 6, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – Thousands of demonstrators poured into Colombia’s streets Wednesday to protest the policies of President Ivan Duque, the eighth straight day of protests that have left at least 24 dead and hundreds wounded.
Students, unions, indigenous people and other groups assembled Wednesday in the capital Bogota as well as the cities of Medellin in the northwest and Cali in the southwest.
The demonstrators are protesting the Duque government’s policies on health, education and security, as well as the violent repression by security forces.
According to official figures, at least 24 people have died 18 of whom were shot with more than 800 others wounded and 89 people reported as missing during the week.