Bogotá artists protest proposed cultural budget cuts

Hundreds of artists and performing arts students took to the streets of Bogotá to protest proposed cuts to Colombia’s cultural budget, Euronews reports. The demonstrators used music, dance and puppets during the protest. Their action also opposed the suspension of some national grants for the arts.

The protest brought together artists and students from the performing arts sector, although the supplied material does not identify the organisers or give details of the government measures under consideration. It also does not say whether officials responded to the demonstration or whether the proposed cuts have been formally approved. The reported dispute centres on concern that reduced public funding and suspended grants would affect cultural activity and support for artists.