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Truck drivers in Colombia continue protests against diesel price hike for second day

Road closures have left citizens stuck in traffic
Photo via Aaj News
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Truck drivers in Colombia are on the second day of protests against the increase in diesel prices, blocking major highways and roads.

The road closures have left citizens stuck in traffic.

This includes long queues of hundreds of cars and public buses.

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Protesters stated that they will not accept the increase in diesel prices under any circumstances, following the Colombian government’s announcement of a 20% hike in diesel prices.

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