Colombia has closed its borders ahead of a national strike supported by a broad coalition of social movements on Thursday, which saw teargas deployed in the capital Bogota and a curfew ordered in the western city of Cali.
President Ivan Duque, a social conservative who came to power in August 2018, now faces widespread discontent over rising unemployment, economic reforms and a deteriorating security situation.
Protesters in Cali also clashed with police at the Valle University and 11 public transportation vehicles were vandalized.
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The Colombian government has given local authorities permission to impose exceptional measures such as restrictions on freedom of movement and bans on the sale of alcoholic beverages.
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