Colombia student protests and university strike after election

Following Colombia's presidential election, streets across the country were filled with student protests, with demonstrators calling for resistance against perceived fascist tendencies and broader social change. The University of Valle (Univalve) in Cali responded to the heightened political tension by announcing an indefinite suspension of its academic activities after a massive student assembly. The university said the strike would continue until the second‑round presidential vote, citing a "defensa de la vida y de la educación pública superior". Local authorities in Cali indicated that dialogue with student representatives was ongoing, while also expressing concern about the academic disruptions caused by the strike. The mobilizations occur amid a polarized political climate marked by criticism of the current government and opposition candidates.