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Police and protesters clash on Bolivar Square in the Colombian capital Bogota on the eighth day of anti-government protests that have left at least 24 people dead and more than 800 others injured. IMAGES TO FOLLOW VIDI99D7YA_EN
A new day of protests against Colombian President Ivan Duque begins in Bogota over government policies on issues including health, education, security, and to denounce violence by security forces. According to official figures, at least 19 people have died with more than 800 others injured and 89 people reported as missing during the week of demonstrations. NGOs claim the death toll is over 30. IMAGES
Colombia celebrates 213 years of national independence with Armed Forces parading in Bogota. IMAGES
Police and protesters clash in the south of the capital Bogota as Colombians return to the streets to protest against President Ivan Duque's government, on the same day it submits a new tax reform plan to Congress. Tax reform was the issue that in April sparked mass nationwide protests that left more than 60 people dead and the government facing accusations of use of excessive force. IMAGES
Demonstrators gather in Bogota as Colombia completes a month of deadly anti-government protests. Negotiations between the conservative government of President Ivan Duque and one of the most visible protest groups, dubbed the National Strike Committee, have yet to yield results. IMAGES