The Colombian government’s violent repression of political dissent is dangerous
Citizens have taken to the streets as the country’s transition away from a 70-year civil war gives them opportunity to find their voices
Narratives spread on social networking sites were used to justify military intervention in democratic processes
Protests are not a new phenomenon in the country, but the violence is
The protests and their aftermath have uncovered the social tensions arising from the marginalisation of indigenous populations in the country