Killings of protesters continue in Colombian city of Cali
3 years, 7 months ago

Killings of protesters continue in Colombian city of Cali

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two protesters were killed early Tuesday in the Colombian city of Cali as they guarded one of several roadblocks set up by demonstrators to show their discontent with growing poverty and inequality during the pandemic. The deaths come as Colombia’s federal government sends hundreds of troops to restore order in the southwestern city, where clashes between protesters and civilians who oppose antigovernment demonstrations and roadblocks resulted in at least five deaths last week. “We reject painful actions like these which come as we are about to start negotiations,” said Danis Renteria, the city’s secretary for peace and tolerance. “We will continue working for dialogue, peace and reconciliation in Cali.” Cali’s mayor last week said that 13 people were killed on Friday amid protests that included the looting of an office building, and clashes in which civilians with firearms shot at protestors who were trying to take over a police station in a wealthy neighborhood.

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Rights panel says Peru used excessive force to quell anti-government protests
1 year, 8 months ago

Rights panel says Peru used excessive force to quell anti-government protests

LA Times  

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights said that Peru’s military and police forces used excessive force to quell violent anti-government protests and that they should be investigated as possible extrajudicial executions and massacres. The commission, an autonomous arm of the Organization of American States, said Wednesday that the violations took place in several regions across Peru but centered its investigation …

Militants kill 9 soldiers in attack on Colombia’s military
1 year, 9 months ago

Militants kill 9 soldiers in attack on Colombia’s military

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — Militants in Colombia killed nine soldiers and wounded nine others in an attack early Wednesday on a military unit securing a northern pipeline, officials said, complicating efforts by the country’s new leftist president to negotiate a lasting peace. In addition to the attack, Patiño said, the ELN has been increasing harassing civilians in the departments of Cauca, …

Nearly 50 injured in Peru's latest anti-government march
1 year, 11 months ago

Nearly 50 injured in Peru's latest anti-government march

The Hindu  

Almost 50 people were injured in Peru in violent clashes between law enforcement and anti-government protesters outside an airport Thursday, a month after 18 demonstrators were killed at the same location. A march had been organized in the city of Juliaca, Peru's southern Puno region, to demand justice for the 18 civilians killed on January 9, but it turned violent …

Peru: Army, police to dismantle protester roadblocks, says government
1 year, 11 months ago

Peru: Army, police to dismantle protester roadblocks, says government

Firstpost  

The move announced by the defence and interior ministries comes as shortages of basic goods including food and fuel have escalated in the South American country, with freight deliveries to the south compromised Lima, Peru: The Peruvian government said Thursday that police and soldiers would soon move to dismantle roadblocks on the nation’s highways erected by protesters who have demanded …

Peru attorney general launches investigations into protest deaths
2 years ago

Peru attorney general launches investigations into protest deaths

Al Jazeera  

Probes will focus on deadly clashes at ongoing anti-government protests spurred by removal of ex-President Castillo. Peru’s opposition-led Congress voted to remove Castillo from office on December 7 after he tried to “temporarily” dissolve the legislature and rule by decree in advance of the third impeachment attempt of his embattled presidency. On Tuesday, Amnesty International urged the Peruvian authorities to …

Antigovernment protests spread across Peru and near tourist draw of Machu Picchu
2 years ago

Antigovernment protests spread across Peru and near tourist draw of Machu Picchu

NPR  

Antigovernment protests spread across Peru and near tourist draw of Machu Picchu Enlarge this image toggle caption Hugo Curotto/AP Hugo Curotto/AP LIMA, Peru — Protests against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte's government that have left 48 people dead since they began a month ago spread through the south of the Andean country on Wednesday with new clashes reported in the tourist …

Protester killed in Peru as anti-government violence spreads to tourist city
2 years ago

Protester killed in Peru as anti-government violence spreads to tourist city

CNN  

CNN — One protester has died and at least 19 Peruvian police officers were injured in anti-government clashes in Cusco as officials in the tourist city put health facilities on red alert. A member of the Anansaya Urinsaya Ccollana de Anta indigenous community was later reported to have been killed in the city, bringing the death toll across the country …

Peru President under investigation after dozens killed in protests
2 years ago

Peru President under investigation after dozens killed in protests

The Hindu  

Peru's prosecutor's office on Tuesday said it was opening an inquiry against President Dina Boluarte and others for their role in the repression of anti-government protests that have seen at least 40 killed since December. The government announced a curfew on Tuesday in the southern Puno region in a bid to suppress the violent protests, a day after 18 people …

Photos: The deadliest day of anti-government protests in Peru
2 years ago

Photos: The deadliest day of anti-government protests in Peru

Al Jazeera  

At least 17 people have been killed in southeast Peru as protests seeking immediate elections resumed in neglected rural areas of the country still loyal to overthrown President Pedro Castillo. The clashes occurred in Juliaca near the banks of Lake Titicaca in the Puno region, and left 68 people injured, Henry Rebaza, a Puno health ministry official, told the state-run …

At least 17 dead in anti-government protests in southern Peru
2 years ago

At least 17 dead in anti-government protests in southern Peru

Al Jazeera  

Clashes in city of Juliaca most deadly since unrest began when Pedro Castillo was removed early last month. At least 17 people have been killed in clashes in southern Peru after protests demanding early elections and the release of jailed former President Pedro Castillo resumed. The dead in the city of Juliaca, where protesters were attempting to take control of …

Colombian forces committed ‘serious’ abuses during protests: UN
3 years, 1 month ago

Colombian forces committed ‘serious’ abuses during protests: UN

Al Jazeera  

Colombia’s police responsible for at least 28 deaths during anti-government protests this year, UN report finds. Security forces in Colombia committed “serious” human rights violations during a crackdown on mass protests earlier this year that left dozens dead, the United Nations said in a new report, urging the government to reform how demonstrations are managed. The report also urged “the …

Colombia protesters faced ‘intentional’ police violence: Report
3 years, 1 month ago

Colombia protesters faced ‘intentional’ police violence: Report

Al Jazeera  

Amnesty International says over 100 people suffered eye injuries in security force crackdown on mass protests this year. Government reforms Colombian police were internationally condemned earlier this year for their heavy-handed response to the protests, with Human Rights Watch saying in June that officers had committed “egregious” abuses. Colombian President Ivan Duque has promised to “modernise” the country’s police force, …

At least 70 arrested in latest round of Colombia protests
3 years, 5 months ago

At least 70 arrested in latest round of Colombia protests

Al Jazeera  

The demonstrations marked the end of a weeks-long pause in the unrest over taxes, police and poverty. At least 70 people have been arrested in the latest round of anti-government protests in Colombia, according to police. Tuesday’s demonstration against the government’s introduction to parliament of a new, more mild tax proposal marked the end of a weeks-long pause in demonstrations, …

Colombia used ‘excessive’ force against protesters: IACHR
3 years, 6 months ago

Colombia used ‘excessive’ force against protesters: IACHR

Al Jazeera  

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights urges Colombia to make structural changes to its militarised police force. Bogota, Colombia – The Colombian government used “excessive and disproportionate” force during mass protests earlier this year, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights said in a long-awaited report released on Wednesday. “The response of the state was characterised by an excessive and disproportionate use …

Can protesters in Colombia win change?
3 years, 6 months ago

Can protesters in Colombia win change?

Al Jazeera  

On Tuesday, July 6 at 19:30 GMT: Protesters are still regularly taking to the streets of cities and towns across Colombia, more than two months after thousands of demonstrators began calling for widespread economic and social change. Protesters are also demanding major reforms to the police, which Human Rights Watch says has committed “egregious abuses” in a crackdown on the …

Violent protests erupt in Colombia anew over ‘egregious abuses’
3 years, 6 months ago

Violent protests erupt in Colombia anew over ‘egregious abuses’

Al Jazeera  

Anti-government protesters and police traded blows in demonstrations across Colombia that marked two months of unrest in which more than 60 people have died. Colombia has been rocked by protests since April, following opposition to a proposed tax hike that morphed into a mass movement against the right-wing administration of President Ivan Duque. In the capital, Bogota, dozens drew silhouettes …

Colombia: Nine dead in separate attacks amid escalating violence
3 years, 6 months ago

Colombia: Nine dead in separate attacks amid escalating violence

Al Jazeera  

Three separate attacks come after helicopter carrying President Ivan Duque was fired at near border with Venezuela on Friday. At least nine people, including four police officers, have died in three separate attacks across Colombia, which has seen a recent surge in violence and instability in several parts of the country. It was not immediately clear who was responsible for …

In Pictures: Colombia protests sharpen Cali’s class war
3 years, 6 months ago

In Pictures: Colombia protests sharpen Cali’s class war

Al Jazeera  

In a rich neighbourhood in the Colombian city of Cali, residents standing next to police fire their weapons at protesters. After 50 days of social protests against the government of right-wing President Ivan Duque, Cali’s class divide seems to be getting wider. “It was like a civil war with civilians worried for their homes and property, and the police on …

Colombia protest leaders suspending weekly demonstrations
3 years, 7 months ago

Colombia protest leaders suspending weekly demonstrations

Al Jazeera  

A spokesman for the national strike committee says the fight for better social and economic policies will continue. National strike committee spokesman Francisco Maltes said on Tuesday that the umbrella group of workers’ unions, student organisations and others had decided to “temporarily” pause the protests that have taken place on Wednesdays. “Protest in Colombia will continue because the reasons behind …

Rights group: Colombian police cause deaths of 20 protesters
3 years, 7 months ago

Rights group: Colombian police cause deaths of 20 protesters

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Human Rights Watch said in a report said it …

Protesters back on the streets of Colombia amid stalled talks
3 years, 7 months ago

Protesters back on the streets of Colombia amid stalled talks

Al Jazeera  

Thousands are protesting across Colombia to demand a basic income, more opportunities for youth and an end to police violence. Mass demonstrations were sparked at the end of April against a now-withdrawn tax reform proposed by President Ivan Duque‘s government, but they have continued with protesters now demanding a basic income, opportunities for young people, and an end to police …

Colombia's president deploys military to protest-hit city
3 years, 7 months ago

Colombia's president deploys military to protest-hit city

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Colombian President Iván Duque on Friday announced the deployment of …

Colombian soldiers deployed in Cali after deadly day of protests
3 years, 7 months ago

Colombian soldiers deployed in Cali after deadly day of protests

Al Jazeera  

Rights advocates raise concerns about escalating violence in southwestern city as mayor says 13 people died on Friday. “In the south of the city, we had a real scene of confrontation and almost an urban war where many people not only lost their lives, but we also had a significant number of injuries,” Cali’s security secretary Carlos Rojas told Caracol …

Colombia deploys military to Cali as protester death toll mounts
3 years, 7 months ago

Colombia deploys military to Cali as protester death toll mounts

Al Jazeera  

Four people die in and around protest-hit Cali as talks to end month-long demonstrations remain stalled. Colombian President Ivan Duque has deployed military troops to the western province of Valle del Cauca and its capital, Cali, after four people died in protests that marked a month of anti-government demonstrations. “From tonight begins the maximum deployment of military assistance to the …

A month on, Colombia continues to grapple with protest violence
3 years, 7 months ago

A month on, Colombia continues to grapple with protest violence

Al Jazeera  

Protesters plan a national strike on Friday as their demands grow and negotiations with the government lag. “But I still support the national strike … we shouldn’t complain so much about the protests.” The protests were sparked by a tax reform proposal in mid-April opposed by many working- and middle-class Colombians. “The fact that his government ends next year also …

The Colombian protests reflect a deep legitimacy crisis
3 years, 7 months ago

The Colombian protests reflect a deep legitimacy crisis

Al Jazeera  

The country could slip into another cycle of violence if the government continues to ignore people’s grievances. The government’s response: Violence and slander The initial response of the government to cross-sector criticism of its tax reform proposal was completely tone-deaf. Mobilisation as an outcome of the 2016 peace accords While the proposed tax reform was the trigger of the recent …

In Pictures: Cali – The epicentre of protests in Colombia
3 years, 8 months ago

In Pictures: Cali – The epicentre of protests in Colombia

Al Jazeera  

Cali, Colombia – Cali has become the epicentre of anti-government protests since April 28 over a tax reform proposal by President Ivan Duque’s right-wing government that intends to tax basic goods and food for an already impoverished working class struggling through the pandemic. The streets of Cali, the third largest city of Colombia with almost 2.5 million inhabitants, have witnessed …

Colombia enters third week of anti-government protests
3 years, 8 months ago

Colombia enters third week of anti-government protests

Al Jazeera  

Protesters are calling for end to police violence and more economic support during pandemic, among long list of demands. Anti-government protests have entered their third week in Colombia, as union members, students, pensioners and more took to the streets to protest against recent violence and demand economic assistance in the pandemic-hit country. Cristian Urena, a student at the protest, told …

Cali emerges as epicentre of unrest in ongoing Colombia protests
3 years, 8 months ago

Cali emerges as epicentre of unrest in ongoing Colombia protests

Al Jazeera  

On Sunday night, armed civilians attacked protesters who have blockaded main roads around the Colombian city. Bogota, Colombia – The southwestern Colombian city of Cali, the nation’s third-largest, has become the focal point of anti-government demonstrations amid an uptick in violence between protesters, security forces and armed civilians. “I think his inept and arrogant response to the protests coupled with …

EXPLAINER: Why are people protesting across Colombia?
3 years, 8 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why are people protesting across Colombia?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The military has sometimes joined police since Duque on …

Demands grow as Colombians hold eighth day of mass protests
3 years, 8 months ago

Demands grow as Colombians hold eighth day of mass protests

Al Jazeera  

Anti-government protests were met with police tear gas as rights group continue to raise concerns about excessive force. “Yes, they’ve withdrawn the reform, but they haven’t changed it,” said 48-year-old emerald trade union worker, Olga Cabos, who took part in the second national strike since April 28 in downtown Bogota. “Although the tax reform was the initial spark, current protests …

Colombia’s protests, explained
3 years, 8 months ago

Colombia’s protests, explained

CNN  

CNN — More than a week of violent protests across Colombia have seen least 25 people killed and hundreds injured, prompting statements of concern from the US government and the European Union. Fueled by frustration over Covid-19’s crushing economic pain and exacerbated by a heavy-handed police response, the upheaval has reached 247 cities and towns, according to Colombia Interior Minister …

UN rights office condemns Colombia crackdown on protests
3 years, 8 months ago

UN rights office condemns Colombia crackdown on protests

Al Jazeera  

The UN says Colombian police in Cali ‘opened fire’ on protests sparked by a government tax proposal. The United Nation’s human rights office has expressed “deep alarm” over violence at the Colombian city of Cali, saying police “opened fire” on people taking part in days of protests against proposed tax changes. The demonstrations continued on Monday even after Duque withdrew …

Colombia protests: Five civilians and one police officer die in unrest
3 years, 8 months ago

Colombia protests: Five civilians and one police officer die in unrest

CNN  

CNN — At least five civilians and one police officer have died during protests against a government tax reform in Colombia since the start of unresrt this week, the country’s Ombudsman said Saturday. Ombudsman Carlos Camargo said three civilians died in the city of Cali, one civilian in Bogota, one civilian in Neiva and one police officer in Soacha, citing …

COVID surge stirs unrest in parts of Latin America
3 years, 10 months ago

COVID surge stirs unrest in parts of Latin America

Al Jazeera  

Authorities face mounting anger in Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil, among other countries, as the pandemic takes its toll. Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez’s chief of staff, Santiago Cafiero, said on Twitter: “The state must guarantee the free peaceful expression of citizens … violence is never the way.” Argentina has reported more than 2.14 million cases of COVID-19 and more than 52,800 …

‘The fight continues’: Colombia protests persist despite pandemic
4 years, 1 month ago

‘The fight continues’: Colombia protests persist despite pandemic

Al Jazeera  

Bogota, Colombia – Hundreds of people gathered at a street corner in downtown Bogota on Monday to commemorate the anniversary of Dilan Cruz’s death. Throughout the vigil, the mostly young crowd chanted: “Dilan didn’t die, Dilan was killed!” The killing of Cruz, who was shot with a projectile by riot police at close range, fuelled Colombia’s burgeoning anti-government protests in …

LA police shut down protest encampment following ‘ambush’ shooting of two cops
4 years, 4 months ago

LA police shut down protest encampment following ‘ambush’ shooting of two cops

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A protest encampment in …

Protests spread in US following arrestee's death
4 years, 7 months ago

Protests spread in US following arrestee's death

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES, California, UNITED STATES : LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: U.S. National Guard troops keep watch next to a sign reading 'No Justice No Peace' in the Fairfax District, an area damaged during yesterday's unrest, after being activated by California Governor Gavin Newsom following violent demonstrations in response to George Floys death on May 31, 2020 in Los …

Colombia protests: What prompted them and where are they headed?
5 years, 1 month ago

Colombia protests: What prompted them and where are they headed?

Al Jazeera  

Discontent over inequality, education, Duque’s slow implementation of the 2016 peace deal has been simmering for months. Protester Jonathan Ramirez said: “Colombia is tired of injustice, bad governance and social inequality.” The 34-year-old told Al Jazeera: “Colombia is our life, our home and we’re ruining it”. Duque has so far offered to hold a “national dialogue” with “all social sectors” …

‘Referendum on Duque’: Thousands march against Colombia president
5 years, 1 month ago

‘Referendum on Duque’: Thousands march against Colombia president

Al Jazeera  

Bogota, Colombia – Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched through the dense city streets of Bogota and other cities across Colombia on Thursday as the country joined a wave of others in South America experiencing anti-government demonstrations. “I’m so scared because I have kids.” Civil society groups opposing economic reforms by Duque’s right-wing government announced the strike last month. “It’s …

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