Protests have erupted across Colombia as tens of thousands of people take to the streets to demonstrate against the policies of the country’s leftist president. The concerns revolve around a variety of issues, including allegations of economic mismanagement, increasing inequality, and the perceived erosion of democratic norms and institutions. The ongoing protests are the latest example of political turmoil in Colombia which has been marked by enduring conflict and political instability for much of the past decade. Demonstrations have been largely peaceful, but there have been instances of