Colombian protesters to march on capitals to demand economic aid, social change

Demonstrators take part in a protest demanding government action to tackle poverty, police violence and inequalities in healthcare and education systems, in Bogota, Colombia May 24, 2021. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Unions and student groups are set to march on the capital cities of Colombia's 32 provinces on Wednesday to demand government concessions on economic support for the poor and other issues, following almost a month of widespread protests.

Demonstrations which began last month have pressured the government and lawmakers into shelving tax and health reforms and prompted the resignation of the former finance minister.