Strike of the Indigenous Wayúu in Colombia

It is not only in France that young people and society as a whole are fighting back through strikes. Also in northern Colombia, the Wayúu indigenous community has begun an indefinite strike. 11 main roads in La Guajira are blocked by protesters (see photo).

They are accusing the Petro government of disregarding their basic rights in areas such as drinking water supply, education and the promotion of alternative energy solutions. In the process, the indigenous community is being pushed into a deeper and deeper crisis.

The Wayúun have written a proposal for a solution that includes eleven points and will be presented to the president.