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Thousands, including indigenous people, march in peaceful Colombia protests
By Nelson Bocanegra
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Thousands of union members, teachers, students and indigenous people participated in a national strike in Colombia on Wednesday to protest the social and economic policies of President Ivan Duque, the killing of human rights activists and police violence.
The marches are the latest in a sporadic series of protests which began late last year, including September demonstrations against police brutality that led to 13 deaths.
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Protesters are demanding a variety of government concessions, including guaranteed income for those who lost jobs in the pandemic, more funding for health and education and steps to stop gender-based violence.
“We’re asking for no more massacres against our indigenous leaders,” said Harold Arias, 32, who was among thousands of indigenous people visiting Bogota to protest in Bolivar Plaza.
More:
https://www.metro.us/thousands-including-indigenous-people/