In a scene that seems ripped straight from an action movie, a lone protester faced down an armored water cannon truck, armed with nothing but a homemade shield. What happened next ignited a wave of emotion and went viral, making this one of the most unforgettable moments of the 2021 Colombian protests. What drove this person to stand their ground? And why did this particular scene resonate so deeply with millions around the world?
To understand the gravity of this moment, we need to delve into the political and social unrest in Colombia during 2021. At the heart of the conflict was a deeply unpopular tax reform proposed by President Iván Duque's government. The reform aimed to address fiscal deficits, but the burden it placed on Colombia’s already struggling middle and lower classes sparked outrage.
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