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May 30, 2017

Colombia: Gov't Reaches Deal with Chocó Residents After Massive Civic Strike
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In Colombia, authorities have agreed to invest tens of millions of
dollars in new hospitals, highways and infrastructure in the state of
Chocó, following a massive 18-day civic strike by residents of the port
city of Buenaventura. The strike prevented hundreds of thousands of tons
of cargo from reaching the port. Meanwhile, a nationwide strike by
teachers in Colombia is continuing into its third week, as teachers
demand better pay and working conditions, and more investment in
education for students.


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