More than a month since Colombians first took to the streets this year to protest against a botched tax overhaul and the government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, tensions across the country are escalating rapidly with more than a dozen deaths over the weekend — and a risky new government tactic.

OECD Cuts Global Growth Outlook Amid Inflation & Trade Risks
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has downgraded its global growth projections, citing rising trade disputes and ongoing inflationary pressures as key factors.