Live Breaking News & Updates on Colombian Protests Over Tax Reform

06 May 2021 - 08:56 By Deepa Kesa
Protests which started on April 28 2021 in Colombia have been continuing for more than a week. 
Demonstrators are demanding the withdrawal of a controversial tax reform proposed by the government of President Iván Duque. The government introduced the bill on April 15 as a means to finance public spending and to try to generate about R91m in extra revenue over 10 years to stabilise the country’s finances. But protesters say the tax favours the wealthy and places more strain on the working and middle classes. 
Protesters took to the streets in several Colombian cities, looting. throwing stones and picketing while police officers in some places, fought back.   ....

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