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April 29, 2021

Mass Protests in Colombia Held to Protest Iván Duque & Proposed Tax Reform
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In Colombia, tens of thousands of people took to the streets Wednesday
after trade unions called for a national strike to protest against the
government of Iván Duque and a proposed tax reform bill. At least two
protesters were killed. Union leaders said protests occurred across
Colombia.

Diógenes Orjuela: "This march is the biggest display of outrage against
this government, against the tax reforms and against the labor and
pension reform. The government has gone against the country, and the
country is responding, in more than 500 cities in the country."



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