Colombia opposition groups launch protest against de la Espriella's cuts
Thousands marched in Bogota against austerity and Colombia's ties with Israel. Former President Gustavo Petro joined the demonstrators.
Opposition groups in Colombia staged a protest march in the capital, Bogota, on 14 October against spending cuts introduced by de la Espriella. Thousands of people took part. Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro joined the demonstrators.
Marchers spoke out against austerity measures and against Colombia's ties with Israel. These two demands were the main themes of the protest.
The information available gives no further details on the scale of the cuts, the sectors they affect, or how the authorities responded to the protest. No precise turnout figure is given beyond thousands of participants.
The march shows opposition forces in Colombia seeking to rally supporters against the current leadership's policies. The participation of a former president adds political weight to the demonstration.
