Tens of thousands of Colombians rallied across the country on Sunday in opposition to economic and social reforms that the country's first-ever leftist president, Gustavo Petro, has proposed.

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While opposition politicians have declared that over half a million people took to the streets in Bogotá and Medellín alone, Petro himself said that attendance was no higher than 250K nationwide.

While opposition politicians have declared that over half a million people took to the streets in Bogotá and Medellín alone, Petro himself said that attendance was about 250K nationwide.

This comes as planned reforms in healthcare, labor laws and taxation have raised concerns among opposition parties and social groups, including healthcare professionals.

Anti-government protests, which have been frequent since the former guerrilla took office, have intensified after Petro suggested the possibility

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More than a million marched in Colombia against President Petro

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Colombia’s opposition mobilizes supporters against Petro

There's a 10% chance that Colombia will experience a civil war before 2036, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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