Colombian police clash with protesters

Demonstrators take part in a protest against the government of Colombian President Ivan Duque, in Bogota, Colombia on Jan. 21. REUTERS/LUISA GONZALEZ
Demonstrators take part in a protest against the government of Colombian President Ivan Duque, in Bogota, Colombia on Jan. 21. REUTERS/LUISA GONZALEZ

BOGOTA – Colombian police clashed with protesters on Tuesday, damaging some public transport infrastructure after a renewal of demonstrations.

Mass protests were held in November and December last year to demand concessions from President Ivan Duque’s government.

Tuesday’s protests were the first this year.

In separate remarks, Interior Minister Nancy Patricia Gutierrez and national police director Oscar Atehortua said around 20,000 people marched in 103 cities and towns across the country. Ten police officers were injured.(Reuters)

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