Colombia Protests
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Colombians count four more deaths as protesters mark a month of demonstrationsThe government confirmed 17 civilian deaths as directly connected with protests, while human rights groups claim dozens more civilians have been killed by security forces.WorldMay 28, 2021
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Colombia government, opponents reach ‘pre-agreements’ in bid to end weeks-long protestsMore than a week of talks between the government and protest leaders resulted in a final document of pre-agreements late on Monday, the government said.WorldMay 25, 2021
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Colombia protesters vow to carry on as demonstrations enter 4th weekA national strike committee has held several discussions with government representatives about protesters' demands, but there have been no formal talks yet.WorldMay 19, 2021
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Colombia police will be held accountable for violence, abuses amid protests: top copAccusations of possible abuse of a minor in the city of Popayan have sparked violent protests there this week.WorldMay 16, 2021
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‘Starving us’: Young Colombians say bleak futures pushed them toward widespread protestsThey have taken the brunt of the tear gas and gunshots from security forces, and dozens have paid for it with their lives.WorldMay 15, 2021
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A look at what has prompted thousands to protest across ColombiaProtesters have turned out in more than half of Colombia's municipalities since last week for mostly peaceful protest against the administration of President Ivan Duque.WorldMay 10, 2021
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Colombians frustrated with president’s response to concerns flood back onto streetsThe daily protests jolting the South American country are proclaiming an unusually diverse set of complaints, though with one similar refrain: an opposition to a government that many believe only looks after the most privileged citizens.WorldNov 27, 2019
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First protester dies as Colombia’s anti-government unrest reaches fifth dayDilan Cruz, an 18-year-old high school student, died two days after being hit in the head by a projectile reportedly fired by riot police during a protest. His case has resonated in Colombian society, touching off a debate about excessive use of force and making him a symbol for many young protesters.WorldNov 26, 2019
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Colombia gearing up for more protests, 3 confirmed dead from Thursday marchesMore than 250,000 people marched on Thursday to express growing discontent with President Ivan Duque's government.WorldNov 22, 2019
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