‘The state wants to silence us’
Steven Gutiérrez was an eyewitness to the fatal wounding of Dilan Cruz, a young student shot with anti-riot ammunition by ESMAD. Since denouncing the attack Gutiérrez has received death threats. He speaks to The Bogotá Post.
Latin America rises up in unison
As the Cacerolazo Latinoamericano calls for equality and human rights in the region, one of the Chilean activists who joined in jokes that Colombians ‘have more rhythm.’
In numbers: 8 days of the Colombian protests
The country has seen over a week of mass protests. We wrap up the national strike so far with some interesting numbers.
ESMAD shooting leaves student in critical condition
A young protestor was struck by a grenade on Saturday night, leaving him fighting for his life
Bogotá curfew: What happened on Friday night?
Bogotá Curfew: Friday 22 November saw a whirlwind of news hit Bogotá, both true and false, we try to give some context to what happened.
Sin violencia?
Rain, tear gas and violence fail to break the spirits of N21 protestors. A first person account of the protests.
Peñalosa says police have been respectful of protocols
Mayor Enrique Peñalosa spoke to the press following Thursday's events in Bogotá and blames individual acts of aggression on the heat of...
Cacerolazos: Reclaim the calles
Out and about in last night’s cacerolazos as spontaneous demonstrations break out across the country.
WeTrade Fair: ‘We are also citizens like any other Colombian’
WeTrade emphasized how more inclusive business practices could help firms expand their customer base.