Colombian demonstrators push back austerity measures 

The World

Massive protests in Colombia have forced the government to back down on austerity reforms that would have increased taxes on the poor. Demonstrators took to the streets despite COVID-19 spikes in major cities. The World’s Marco Werman speaks with Sergio Guzmán of Colombia Risk Analysis.

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