From April to June 2021, our editor visited Colombia and experienced the extraordinary beauty, abundant culture and rich history beyond the drug legacy often associated with it. During that time, protests engulfed the country on many fronts. Our local photographer, Jhonatan Rodriguez, captured much of the action from the center of protests in Medellin in June. Here is his take.

During the protests, activists sang, danced and hugged in support of each other.

A protest leader sings songs in favor of the protests:

A public highway user gives his support to protesters and congratulates the members of the front line in Medellin:

A public highways user hugs someone else of the same age supporting the protests:

Artistic performance in support of the national strike:

Protesters blocked roads and carried their national flag; some even saw a chance to make a little money:

Child in the middle of the protests one Colombia accompanied by his parents selling drinks to the protesters:

The Colombian flag at the protests:

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