Why Are Colombians Protesting?

Author: Julie Turkewitz

In: New York Times, 2021

This article provides a useful overview of the immediate and longer term causes of the May 2021 protests, the responses by the government and the international reactions. It notes that New York Times videos showed police firing on demonstrators, as well as gas canisters and other 'low lethal' devices, but also considers briefly whether the protesters too have used violence and the impact of road blocks.

Available online at:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/18/world/americas/colombia-protests-what-to-know.html

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A Guide to Civil Resistance

Acknowledgements
Foreword

Preface to 2013 edition

General Introduction to 2006 edition

Volume One

A. Introduction to Nonviolent Action

B. Elements of Nonviolent Resistance to Colonialism in Africa after 1945

D. Resisting Authoritarianism in Post-Communist and Post-Soviet Regimes

E. Resisting Oppressive, Dictatorial, Military or Authoritarian Rule

F. External Support: Opportunities, Problems and Debates about 'Democracy Assistance'

Volume Two

General Introductory Titles

A. Campaigns for Social and Economic Justice

B. Indigenous Movements

C. Green Campaigns and Protests

D. Peace Movements Since 1945

E. Resistance Movements Against Specific Wars

F. Feminist Movements and Protests

G. LGBT: Campaigns for Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Rights

H. Campaigns Against Government

I. Regional Campaigns for Civic, Cultural or National Rights

J. Struggles for Racial Justice

K. Preparation and Training for Nonviolent Action

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Volume Two -> H. Campaigns Against Government -> H.4 Movements against Government Violence, Authoritarianism and Economic Injustice: 2017-21 -> H.4.a. Colombia: Mass Protests against Economic Inequality and Repression, 2019-21

The online version of Vol. 1 of the bibliography was made possible due to the generous support of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC). ICNC is an independent, non-profit educational foundation that develops and encourages the study and use of civilian-based, nonmilitary strategies aimed at establishing and defending human rights, democratic self-rule and justice worldwide.

For more information about ICNC, please see their website.

The online version of Vol. 2 of the bibliography was made possible due to the generous support of The Network for Social Change. The Network for Social Change is a group of individuals providing funding for progressive social change, particularly in the areas of justice, peace and the environment.