Overview

• Truckers block highways in Bogotá, Medellin, and Cali, forcing thousands to walk to work.
• The price of diesel increased by 50 cents per gallon, affecting transport costs significantly.
• President Petro defends the subsidy removal as necessary to reduce public debt and fund social programs.
• Protests have led to food shortages in wholesale markets and disrupted public transportation.
• Government officials are open to negotiations but insist on phasing out subsidies to stabilize finances.