VOICED : Dos muertos en protestas de campesinos en Colombia

In Colombia, protests for agrarian reforms led to two deaths and numerous injuries, including indigenous people and police. The protests, organized by the Cumbre Agraria, involved over 30,000 participants across 45 municipalities. Protesters demand reduced food imports, citing free trade agreements with the US and Europe, and highlight rural poverty and land issues.

How many indigenous people were reported dead during the protests?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Approximately how many people participated in the protests?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 40,000

• 30,000

Which organization was responsible for organizing the protests?

• Defensoría del Pueblo

• Ministry of Defense

• Cumbre Agraria

• National Indigenous Organization of Colombia

What is one of the main reasons for the protests related to food?

• Increase in food imports

• Lack of food production

• High food prices

• Poor food quality

What do the protesters claim is a result of trade agreements with the US and Europe?

• Competition with local production

• Increased local production

• Improved local economy

• Better trade relations