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BOGOTA, Sept 13 At least 17 people were killed over the last three days in Colombia in a spate of violent incidents, authorities said, highlighting the huge task facing. ....
Last Updated: Colombian Protest Demands DefMin Resignation Colombian protest demands DefMin resignation LENGTH: 01:31 SHOTLIST: 2. Sign with the number of victims during protests 3. Banner asking for the resignation of Defence Minister Diego Molano 4. Various of hard hats sitting on crosses with the name of victims 5. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) No name given, demonstrator: In Congress is being promoted a Motion of Reprobation (resignation and trial) of (Defence Minister Diego Molano), due to the crimes committed by the public (armed) forces against the Colombian people. This is something we find sensible and have been asking for a time. Not only a Motion of Reprobation, but a public resignation and trial against Diego Molano, who is one of the most responsible for the murdered people, women being raped, of those massacred, violated and mutilated by the anti-riot police and national police. ....
Last Updated: Colombia Tax Reform Protests Continue As President Withdraws Bill; Finance Minister Quits Despite pulling back the tax reform proposal, protesters continued protests condemning Colombia government’s “mishandling” of COVID-19 pandemic and job losses. (Image Credit: AP) Despite the withdrawal of the proposed tax reforms by the right-wing administration of President Ivan Duque, tens of thousands of Columbians and members of trade unions continued their violent protests in the streets of Columbia on Monday. At least 17 have been reported dead so far in major clashes between the demonstrators and the police across different cities, Colombia s office of the ombudsman said in a statement. The tax reforms, contested as hiking financial pressure on low- and middle-income groups was shelved after widespread opposition and angst from the opposition lawmakers in Columbia and the citizens, many of whom demanded the levelling of sales tax on utilities ....