VOICED : Miles de colombianos protestan contra proyecto de reforma fiscal de Petro

The video discusses protests in Colombia against the tax reform proposed by President Gustavo Petro. Thousands marched in cities like Bogotá, Cali, Barranquilla, and Medellín, expressing dissatisfaction with the government's plans to increase taxes on the wealthy to fund social programs. The country faces economic challenges, including global inflation, currency devaluation, and high unemployment. Citizens urge the government to consider the impact of the reform on the productive sector. The Congress aims to implement ambitious reforms, including fiscal changes, halting oil exploitation, and land redistribution.

What was the main reason for the protests in Colombia?

• Support for increased oil exploitation

• Demand for more public holidays

• Opposition to the tax reform

• Support for President Gustavo Petro

Which economic issue is NOT mentioned as affecting Colombia?

• Global inflation

• Currency devaluation

• High unemployment

• Rising oil prices

What percentage of the Colombian workforce is affected by unemployment?

• 20.3%

• 15.8%

• 10.6%

• 5.2%

What is one of the goals of the proposed tax reform?

• Reduce taxes for the wealthy

• Increase taxes on the middle class

• Increase taxes on the wealthy

• Eliminate taxes for all

Which reform is NOT part of the congressional proposals?

• Increasing military spending

• Redistributing land to farmers

• Halting oil exploitation

• Fiscal transformation