Colombia: Controversy and violence greet Indigenous protesters
22 May 2021 |
4:38 pm
Tens of thousands of people have been protesting in Colombia in recent weeks. Many Indigenous people have also participated in the demonstrations — and their presence has intensified public debate.
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