Friday, August 30, 2013

Colombia's Military Begins Patrolling Bogota

Colombian military troops began openly patrolling Bogota, on Friday.

President Juan Manuel Santos announced that the troops were necessary due to violent protests, that took place on Thursday.

Two people were killed as striking farmers clashed with police.

Fifty thousand soldiers have been deployed in and around the capital to enforce peace and security.

Leaders of the strike have agreed to return to talks with the government.

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