The protests have been triggered by proposed tax increases on public services, fuel, wages and pensions.

Colombia keeps on protesting about a range of issues including economic inequality, police violence, unemployment, and poor public services. The protests have been triggered by proposed tax increases on public services, fuel, wages and pensions. The demonstrations have intensified and spread, at least 42 people have died so far according to Colombia’s human rights ombudsman. The country also confirmed 24,233 new cases of coronavirus infection, with Bogotá accounting for 9,158.

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