Colombian unions and student groups held their second national strike in less th...
BOGOTA - Colombian unions and student groups held their second national strike in less than a week on Wednesday to honor a dead demonstrator and protest rumored government economic plans, corruption and police violence.
Saturday’s marches took a dark turn when 18-year-old protester Dilan Cruz was fatally injured by a tear gas canister fired by the ESMAD riot police. “I’m marching so we 21-year-olds can have the chance of a good job,” said Jean Carlo Hernandez, who was selling water in Bolivar Plaza while wearing a placard that read “Don’t kill me! I also have dreams and goals!”
The National Strike Committee, comprised of major unions and student organizations, is demanding the government dissolve the force. The committee also is demanding a rejection of the government’s tax reform proposal, which includes a cut in business duties.Duque announced several changes to the proposal this week at the cost of some $930 million, but experts say the modifications are unlikely to quell discontent.
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