How the Labor Day marches unfolded in Medellín
The Labor Day marches in Medellín began around 9:00 a.m. at the Teatro Pablo Tobón Uribe. The destination is the Parque de Las Luces, near the La Alpujarra Administrative Center.
TL;DR
- President Gustavo Petro used Labor Day marches as a platform to promote his proposal for a Constituent Assembly.
- The goal is to collect over 5 million signatures to present to Congress on July 20.
- Petro blamed previous governments and the current Congress for the failure of his reforms.
- The President invited workers to join Colpensiones.
- Marches and concentrations were held across 47 municipalities in 23 departments, plus Bogotá.
- Over 25,000 police officers were deployed to accompany the mobilizations.
- Government ministers, including Antonio Sanguino and Armando Benedetti, were present on stage with Petro.
- Gustavo Bolívar expressed that workers appeared happy due to recognized rights and decent wages under the current administration.
- Transportation of individuals to the event site in Medellín was reported.