2024 Colombian protests explained

2024 Colombian protests
Subtitle:March of the white coats[1]
Date:21 April 2024-present
Place:Colombia

A series of protests occurred in Colombia on 21 April 2024 against the administration of president Gustavo Petro. Motivations for the protests were diverse, such as concerns about low morale among the public force, as well as opposition to several Petro-led reforms,[2] as well as to his proposal for the creation of a constitutional assembly.[3] Assistants to the protests included members of the opposition, as well as former Petro supporters and healthcare workers. Much of the opposition is due to the governments move to a public-funded healthcare system and moving away from privatized healthcare.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Manifestaciones en Colombia contra la gestión del Gobierno – DW – 21/04/2024 . 2024-04-26 . dw.com . es.
  2. Web site: Zambrano . Melissa Múnera . 2024-04-19 . Marchas del 21 de abril: horarios, puntos de encuentro, vías, recorrido y todo lo que debe saber . 2024-04-26 . El Tiempo . spanish.
  3. Web site: Beltrán . Por Daniela . 2024-04-22 . Francia Márquez aseguró que la oposición salió con garantías a las calles del país en las marchas del 21 de abril . 2024-04-27 . infobae . es-ES.
  4. Web site: MSN . www.msn.com . 27 April 2024.