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Colombia’s Indigenous Minga descend on Bogotá for May Day Protests

By The City Paper Staff - April 30, 2025

More than 16,000 Indigenous protesters have arrived in Bogotá ahead of May Day marches supporting President Petro’s reform agenda. Their occupation of the National University sparked tensions after confrontations with students and reports of machete-armed individuals. Authorities are coordinating security as mass demonstrations are expected across the capital on Thursday.

Indigenous blockade on Colombia’s Pan-American highway turns violent

By The City Paper Staff - August 21, 2024

An explosive device has killed one person and injured another during indigenous protests blocking the Colombia’s Pan-American Highway in the department of Cauca, escalating tensions with the Petro government.

Colombia’s indigenous peoples lead peaceful anti-government protest

By Richard Emblin - October 21, 2020

Wednesday’s National Strike across Colombia is being conducted in peace as demonstrators filled Bogotá’s historic center accompanied the Indigenous Guard.

Colombia coronavirus cases near 1 Million as a week of demonstrations begin

By The City Paper Staff - October 19, 2020

Bogotá registered its lowest daily increase in new coronavirus infection as anti-government protests take to the streets led by a demonstration by indigenous peoples.

Indigenous Minga arrives in Bogotá ahead of Wednesday’s national strike

By The City Paper Staff - October 18, 2020

Representatives of Colombia’s indigenous organizations have arrived in Bogotá ahead of Wednesday’s national strike to demand the resignation of President Iván Duque.

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