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(CNN Spanish) -
This Monday, Colombia will experience a day of national strike in several cities of the country.
The demonstrations were called by the National Strike Committee and are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. local time.
There are several reasons for the national strike are several.
Among them, the protesters will protest against police brutality, against the murder of social leaders, in defense of labor rights and public education.
The director of the Colombian National Police, Oscar Atehorutua, said this weekend that they will guarantee the safety of citizens during the national strike.
He added that his men will not use weapons.
In addition, crowds of more than 50 people will not be allowed, he said.
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"There will be a presence of coexistence managers, the Personería, the Ombudsman's Office and Human Rights organizations," said the Secretary of Security of Bogotá, Hugo Acero, about the national strike.
The official said that they had "agreed on a way of working to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
We ask to avoid acts of violence ”.
On the call for the marches on Monday, September 21.
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- Hugo Acero (@HugoASeguridad) September 20, 2020
