Thousands of protesters in Neiva marched in opposition to neoliberal policies in Colombia and the proposed Tributary Reform, which would impose new taxes on basic goods and services, such as utilities including water, electricity, and internet bills.
Around 300 antifascists in Berlin took to the streets against skepticism of COVID-19 and fascist conspiracies claiming that the virus was created by a global elite, marching through the borough of Kollwitzkiez, slightly northeast of the city’s heart. Although a heavy police presence existed there, no arrests or confrontations took place.
On the 14th, Thailand banned protests from going on under the pretext of coronavirus restrictions. In response, thousands of protesters crowded 3 central areas of Bangkok, with most being unarmed and not ready to fight off a police response. Protesters were soon met by hundreds of police, who promptly began to march forward and aim water cannons at the protesters.
Washington D.C. antifascists gathered at the Holiday Inn to protest against the corporation’s allowance of Proud Boys to rent rooms, and allegedly providing discounts to them as well. The demonstration occurred in advance of the January 6 March to Save America, in which thousands of Trump supporters will descend on the capital.
After 36 hours, the police in Colombia have killed 5 more protesters, and injured ~60 more. 20 police stations have been burned down, and police are as of right now actively using live rounds on protesters; paramilitaries have also been filmed working with the police.
