At least 17 people have died and more than 800 others have been injured in Colombia in five days of protests against a right-wing government's tax reform plan, authorities said on Monday (May 3rd).
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According to a report by the People's Defender, a public body for the protection of human rights, 16 civilians and a police officer died during these demonstrations which began on April 28.
The Defense Ministry reported 846 wounded, including 306 civilians.
