Hundreds of protesters in Miami gathered at the Torch of Friendship in solidarity with a national uprising in Colombia, against corruption, inequality, and police violence. Demonstrators called for the end of US arms sales to the Colombian military and the halting of support to the nation’s operations.
Dozens of students in the small island city of Siros marched against the law proposed by Minister of Education Niki Kerameos which would restore police to university campuses across Greece for the first time since 1975 with the fall of the military dictatorship.
Protesters in Cantabria and Catalonia rioted against new closings of businesses without a curfew, most of which were seen wearing masks. Clashes with police happened in several areas, including Santander and Barcelona.
About 50 Black bloc protesters in Washington D.C. gathered to demonstrate against police brutality in the city, calling for the abolition of the DCPD. The police department has recently received much criticism for their handling of the murder of 18-year-old Deon Kay, upon which there was a lack of investigation.
Hundreds of protesters in Patras marched from Georgiou Square in defense of the socialized healthcare system, with the crowd made up of teachers, healthcare workers, trade unions, student syndicates and anarchist collectives.
