Colombia: Taxi drivers call-off strike, protests in Bogota scheduled for Nov. 22 /update 1

Taxi drivers canceled their plans to strike and protest at several locations in Bogota Nov. 22. Organizers cited safety concerns as the reason for the cancellation. The action was planned to protest fuel prices and, among other things, demand that those providing private transport services illegally be removed from the streets. Organizers have not announced any plans for further strikes or protests.