Protesters back on the streets of Colombia amid stalled talks

Protesters back on the streets of Colombia amid stalled talks

Demonstrators march during a protest demanding government action to tackle poverty, police violence and inequalities in healthcare and education systems, in Bogota, Colombia, on June 2 [Nathalia Angarita/Reuters] Thousands of Colombians took to the streets again on Wednesday amid a deadlock in talks between the government and leaders of anti-government protests that are stretching into their second month.

Mass demonstrations were sparked at the end of April against a now-withdrawn tax reform proposed by President Ivan Duque ‘s government, but they have continued with protesters now demanding a basic income, opportunities for young people, and an end to police […]

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