Media contributions
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Title The Colombian protests reflect a deep legitimacy crisis Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Aljazeera Media type Web Duration/Length/Size 1200 words Country/Territory Netherlands Date 22/05/21 Description On April 28, protests erupted across Colombia after the right-wing government of Ivan Duque proposed increasing taxes amid the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Although the president withdrew the contentious tax reform proposal in the face of public anger, demonstrations have persisted, aggravated by a brutal crackdown.
At least 40 protesters have been killed and hundreds injured by security forces and armed men dressed in civilian clothes. Many have been arrested and dozens of women have been sexually assaulted by police officers.
The escalation of violence reflects not only the failure of the government to address longstanding socioeconomic grievances but also its increasing loss of legitimacy and retreat of democracy. This is putting the country at risk of slipping back into conflict.Producer/Author Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón, Maria Gabriela Palacio URL https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/5/22/the-colombian-protests-reflect-a-deep-legitimacy-crisis Persons FA (Fabio) Diaz Pabon