Colombia: Farmers' strike and associated demonstrations planned across country starting July 7

Farmers affiliated with several organizations, including the National Association of Farm Workers (Asociacion Nacional de Usuarios Campesinos, ANUC), plan to stage a strike and associated protests across Colombia starting July 7. The purpose of the actions, billed as the National Farm Workers' Mobilization (Movilizacion Nacional Campesina), is to demand the implementation of agricultural and rural policy reforms. Strike organizers have notably called for a related protest march in Bogota on July 7 but did not immediately specify the precise starting time or route of the march. Thousands of people may participate in related demonstrations across the country.

Authorities will probably deploy a heightened security presence to the sites of any large demonstrations that materialize. Transport disruptions will likely affect areas subject to protest activity. Clashes between demonstrators and police cannot be ruled out. Business disruptions and shortages of agricultural products may also affect some areas, especially if the strike continues over a prolonged period.