Thousands of Colombians take to streets to protest against proposed reforms by President Gustavo Petro, arguing they go too far
Police estimate the national turnout at 92,000, including 30,000 in the capital Bogota. / Photo: AFP
Called by the right-wing opposition under the banner"march of the majority," protesters gathered on Tuesday in cities including Bogota, Medellin, Cali and Barranquilla. The mobilisation seemed particularly large in Colombia's second-largest city, Medellin, according to images broadcast by national media.
Among them, Diego Molano, defence minister under the former government, accused the Petro administration of"weakening institutions" while pointing to what he said was an increase in violence"while the guerrillas get stronger" under the peace process.
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