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Colombian Indians in protest march to Bogota

Nov 11 -- Thousands of Colombian Indians have set out on a 500-kilometre march to the capital Bogotá in protest against President Alvaro Uribe's policies.

10 de noviembre de 2008

The Indians are demanding the government adhere to earlier agreements on the restitution of land to indigenous tribes. They are also protesting against a free trade agreement with the United States and against human rights violations against Colombia's indigenous peoples.
 
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