BOGOTA — Colombian unions and student groups will hold their second national strike in less than week on Wednesday in honor of a dead demonstrator and to protest rumored government economic plans, corruption and police violence. The series of protests began last week with a 250,000-person march and a nationwide strike. The National Strike Committee, comprised of major unions and student organizations, is demanding the government dissolve the force and “purify” the police. The committee has also demanded a rejection of the government’s tax reform proposal, which includes a cut in business duties. Duque’s administration has been plagued by problems during his nearly 16 months in office, including a combative congress, low approval ratings and unsuccessful legislative efforts.

Source: National Post November 27, 2019 06:00 UTC