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Violence in Colombia as the Government uses Lethal Force on Protestors

Violence in Colombia as the Government uses Lethal Force on Protestors

President of Colombia Ivan Duque had originally pushed a tax increase on Colombia’s lower-to-middle class citizens due to COVID-19 lockdowns weakening the economy. As a result of the pandemic, many households have struggled with having lower income due to job losses and other financial difficulties caused by the lockdown and pandemic.

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