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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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.
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9 de noviembre de 2008 a las 7:00 p. m.