In May 2017, the people of Buenaventura took to the streets to demand better living conditions and a fulfillment of their basic rights. After 22 days of peaceful protests,[1]  the Civic Strike Committee–- accompanied by the Association for Social Research and Action (NOMADESC)–-reached a series of agreements with the Colombian government. This was possible due … Continue reading 2017: Buenaventura’s Civic Strike