A month of national strike: This is how mobilization progresses on May 28th in Bogotá

This Friday, May 28, marks the one-month mark since the start of the national strike in Colombia, and for this reason, a new day of nationwide demonstrations has been called. In Bogotá, there have been various demonstrations and sit-ins, and even in the afternoon, cultural and artistic events are scheduled to commemorate the 31st day of the protests. Here we tell you how to progress 28 million fillers in the nation’s capital.

“The strike will continue and we will hold large demonstrations on May 26-28, when the first month of mobilization in Colombia is completed. “Confirmed in recent weeks the head of the Central Labor Unit (CUT) and a member of the Unemployment Committee, Francisco Maltese.

From 9:00 AM In the nation’s capital, the National Indigenous Organization of Colombia reported concentrations in Centro Soba, Plaza de Bolivar and National Park.

In the final hours, focus has advanced from Soba and is already on the way to heroes.

According to the latest report from Transmilenio, due to the demonstrations, the Suba gate has been closed, and likewise, returns are taking place at 21 Ángeles station.

Likewise, District Education Workers and Employees Association Call to packing from 9:00 AM in the National ParkFrom whence they walked through the entire seventh race, past Cali 72, to the Los Heroes Monument.

As reported by Radio W, at this time The entire seventh race is blocked by mobilizationWhich, according to the station, was marked by musical activities.

Various users have also announced on social networks that a platform has been installed in the national park on which musical and cultural activities will be held during this new day of demonstrations in Bogotá.

Radio W also reported that it is in Monument heroes Hundreds of protesters had already gathered by this time. Even in place Sancochos are made for those who are part of the packing.

According to a recent Transmelenio report, due to the mobilization in this area, the Héroes, Calle 85 and Virrey stations were closed, as was the Flower Station.

This is how the peaceful demonstrations at the Monument to Heroes in Bogotá progress at this time:

The Bogotá character also mentioned that he is in Hippie Park in Chapinero Many Bogotás have already begun to gather for a peaceful demonstration, at Where they perform a rock concert.

At the entrance to the National University, position 30At this time, it was also reported that some protesters had already started gathering.

According to Transmilenio, due to packaging, the other stations closed in Bogota are: Simón Bolívar, Movistar Arena, Campín, Universidad Nacional, Aguas, Portal Américas, Portal 20 de Julio and Ciudad Jardín.

Other packing points that protesters gather from in the last hours are: Yomasa Crossing, Karama Bridge, Exito 20 de Julio, Portal Suba, Olaya Station, Portal Americas.

At 2:00 PM, the following focus points will be:

Terminal del Sur, from 2 pm.

Monument of the heroes from 2 pm.

Bolivar Square from 2 pm ..

– Hippie Park from 2:00 pm.

Campaign Stadium, from 2 pm.

– The National Park from 2:00 pm.

After 2:00 p.m., further moves are also expected in:

2:30 PM: A sit-in is expected in the front For the success of Cali 134 with Carrera 9, From where you will leave the march to the north gate.

– 5:00 pm: Demonstrations at Hippies Park, From where the packing will leave to the Los Heroes Monument.

Forms of artistic and cultural expression over 28 million:

In addition to the moves and sit-ins that will take place in Bogota, the head of the central unit of the Trabajadores, Francisco Maltese, reported that exhibitions and artistic expressions will be organized in different parts of the capital, to remember that a month after the start of the national strike in Colombia, the struggle is still continuing.

“We continue to implement the requirements of the national list of petitions that we submitted to President Ivan Duque in June 2020, so we will carry out various entertainment, cultural and artistic mobilization acts as theater to remember that we are still struggling. “The union leader said in an interview with Radio RCN.

In this sense, the points at which cultural activities will be held in Bogota during the March 28 demonstrations will be:

– 12:00 noon – Heroes Monument: Various musical groups are expected to perform cultural performances.

– 12:30 p.m. – Bossa Foundation Park: There will be an artistic shot of a group of graffiti artists. After that, the march will leave for the Southern Transfer Station.

– 2:00 PM – Plaza de Bolivar: There will be a stage, as well as a concert, in which the invited performers, Adriana Lucia, and the group of Dr. Crapulla will be performed.

– 3:00 PM – South Terminal: The culture will also be taken over by various local artists, as well as the Kanelazu community.

–La Candelaria Theater: The Cultural Center announced through its social networks that, in support of the national strike, throughout 28 May, it will carry out virtual face-to-face functions to celebrate the 31st Day of Mobilization in Bogotá.

Likewise, other neighborhood groups have announced that they will implement Seedlings and canelazos in areas such as La Sevillana, Ciudad Jardín, Fontibón Central Park and dizzy in Cali 50 with Carrera 3.

During this day of demonstrations and cultural activities, the president of CUT also indicated in an interview with Radio RCN, that they will require the national government to ratify the agreements signed over a period of nine days.

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