The public university strike in Colombia has reached its 7 week mark as will continue until further notice. This mobilisation throws the crisis of public education in the country into the spotlight. Español
It's calculated that Colombia has a historic deficit of more than 1000 million dollars, and that’s only the tip of the iceberg.
The country also has a long history of failing to invest in public education, as elites prefer a private education system that perpetuates classism and the privileges that allow them to maintain their position on top. This is their way of putting an end to social mobility.
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