This Tuesday, February 14, the day of mobilization in favor of the reforms proposed by the Government of Gustavo Petro advances. The president invited citizens to support these initiatives and called for 4 pm his supporters to the Plaza de Bolívar and the Plaza de Armas in Bogotá, where he would give a speech.
We tell you how the day goes:
2:00 p.m. The first demonstrators begin to arrive at the Plaza de Bolívar in Bogota, meeting point of the marches this Tuesday in the country’s capital. A speech by President Petro is scheduled for 4:00 pm.
Representative for the Democratic Center, José Jaime Uscátegui, together with his supporters, arrived at the demonstration site with posters against the reform of Gustavo Petro.
In Medellinthe protesters are arriving at the Pies Descalzos park.
In Caliupon the arrival of the mobilizations at the concentration point of the Parque de las Banderas, several journalists were taken from the place by the protesters.
12:00 p.m. The marches are advancing in the main cities of the country. In Bogotathe mobilizations take place on Carrera Séptima to arrive at Plaza de Bolívar around 2:00 p.m.
For his part, in Medellinthe protesters gathered in the Las Luces park from where the route began along San Juan street (44th street) to take Ferrocarril avenue and reach the Pies Descalzos park from where they will leave towards the north of the city.
In Cali, With the presence of more than a thousand uniformed officers and checkpoints at 22 strategic points, the mobilizations began around 8 in the morning and at this time they are advancing smoothly.
In baranquilla The march on Carrera 44 advances, bound for Paseo Bolívar. Teachers, students and health personnel join the demonstration.
Demonstrations are advancing in the main cities.
Santiago Saldarriaga Quintero / EL TIEMPO
10:45 a.m. A mobilization is recorded on Carrera Séptima with Calle 39. Participants block the way, while the authorities carry out accompaniment. They suggest taking Avenida Caracas as an alternate route.
10:30 a.m. In Cali, the mobilizations began around 8 in the morning and at this time they are advancing without any setbacks.
