Hundreds of protesters took to the streets across Medellín against the regime of Ivan Duque Marquez and the Tributary Reform, which places taxes on basic goods and services for the lower class of Colombia. Police attacked the demonstrators, resulting in their dispersal and the torching of several tolls accused of having ridiculous prices.
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Around 60 protesters gathered in Patras in solidarity with Dimitris Koufontinas on his 33rd day of hunger striking since the 8th of January, with the former 17N member demanding his transfer to the Korydallos prison in Athens which would let him see visitors and get better medical care.
Protesters in the central city of Putaendo took to the streets and burned barricades to demand more access to water, which was compromised due to local government incompetence.
Strong clashes occurred in the town of Cañete during a demonstration in support of Mapuche political prisoner Oscar Pilquiman, an indigenous activist framed for a robbery in 2019. Police attacked the crowd with water cannons and tear gas, while protesters returned the favor with Molotov cocktails.