Hello everybody
Thank you for asking about me and worrying about my absence, as well as thanks for your good comments.
Today (10/5/2021) I return to my work as an artist
I do not know if the news reached their respective countries but Colombia is going through a very strong moment (and very, very screwed up) at the moment.
There is a national strike that has already completed 10 days in a row, between those days there were murders, abuse of police force, sexual abuse by police officers, a lot of fear ... etc.
These marches began for a new tax reform that our fucking president wanted to implement, where one of his characteristics is to increase the VAT on public services
Although currently "changes" have been made to that tax reform, there are other problems (other laws and health reforms, for example) the poverty of my country, corruption, "false positives" (innocent people killed in a time of war in Colombia) among other things that would be very extensive to write.
I feel like a 22-year-old student, the one who mainly generates income for my home, the one who has to pay every semester of her university without the help of my parents and sometimes not having enough money to pay all expenses, living in an unfair country for the young people, being a victim of a deprorable crime that has not been done justice (my attacker IS FUCKING FREE EVEN THOUGH THEY TOLD ME HE WAS IN JAIL, I fear for my safety). I took to the streets to protest all this shit that is happening in Colombia, to demand justice and accompany my colleagues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9gDDyCjTxg <--- This is a summary of what happened in the protests these days. This is the reality of my country, I live in the capital of Colombia and here things are increasingly dangerous
As a consequence of going out to march (and it was to be expected) on several occasions the police attacked the peaceful protests and I had to be in that situation several times, each time they were more aggressive. Thanks to that and the stagnant in the large groups of the marches, I was left with injured arms and legs (and my eyes burned a lot from the gases thrown by the police)
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That has already happened a week, you can rest and advance with the subjects of this university semester. Right now I am reviewing each message and working on the pending sketches for the month of April.
For these reasons, the commissions were not worked in the previous month and the responses to the messages were not answered or read properly.
from now on for my health and my stability I will support the marches from my home.
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Before finishing this blog, I invite you to read this summary in English, more details of what is happening in Colombia:
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https://www.wsj.com/story/what-is-happening-in-colombia-425c8c43 +
I love you guys, I'll come back creating art as you like so much <3
#SOScolombia
Posted by KheraTheWolf 2 years ago Report
Holy crap that sounds bad. Please stay safe.
Posted by Robotdocter 2 years ago Report
please stay safe, just reading this gave me intense anxiety, and i am very sorry for what you and your country are going through currently :c
Posted by DatDreamGuy 2 years ago Report
Sounds scary down there, stay safe!
Posted by nato 2 years ago Report
I hope you're doing okay now, no one should have to face injury for demanding justice. I hope your injuries are healing well and I hope everything works out for you and for your country. :(
Posted by ThatBrassyGuy 2 years ago Report
Good Lord. Stay safe out there; what's happening down there is horrific.
Posted by Kligor 2 years ago Report
Ahhh I was definitely worried something might have happened. Thats why I havent tried to bother you too much lately.
I just recently learned of this too so I hope all goes well and something good happens. Be safe but make your voice heard! Given the multitude of condemnations of the police/government's actions maybe something will be done!
Posted by Vir 2 years ago Report
Holy... I didn't know the situation's that bad over there. Please stay safe.
Posted by imnotgoodwithnames 2 years ago Report
Oh my God, that’s horrible, glad to hear you’re alright though, please stay safe.
Posted by 600 2 years ago Report
Jesus fuck I had no clue all this shit was going down. Good on you for taking a stance, keep it up! (But still stay safe.)
Posted by Ilove 2 years ago Report
I'm gonna join the others in this and I'll say please stay safe, hope things will get better in your country!
Posted by NitroKitsune 2 years ago Report
Holy....shit. And I thought some of the things happening in the states was bad...
Posted by carlj 2 years ago Report
I...didn't know this.
You had to go through so much, to make your voice be heard. I respect you for this.
I'm glad that you are ok at least, please stay safe!
Posted by Ssublissive 2 years ago Report
Thank you for sharing. You're very brave to protesting, and I really hope you can stay safe.
Posted by NECdew 2 years ago Report
I'm very sorry to hear about the situation, though I'm glad you made a stand against it. I hope you recover and that your efforts cause a real change!
Posted by kagaminetim 2 years ago Report
My goodness. Stay safe out there my friend. And ensure you can keep yourself in good health as you do what you can.
Posted by Guest14456 2 years ago Report
May the people of Columbia keep fighting, be strong and hold your ground. Though, nobody will blame you for staying safe.
I wish you Columbian people the very best !
Posted by somethingsomething2077 2 years ago Report
I saw what has happened
Same shit happening in my country, but i don't live there atm, seriously wishing you the best, and all support to your people
Posted by BlueIce 2 years ago Report
I do hope that you have some form of protection available to you incase the worst should happen. If the situation continues to degrade, hopefully you'll think about moving stateside. Dont want your life in critical danger if you can avoid it, but sticking up for your country is also extremely important. Hopefully the people can fight back against the abuse of lethal force, and cause some kind of positive change.
Posted by Icylobster3 2 years ago Report
I had an idea of what was happening there, but not to that extent. Best of luck to you and stay safe!
Posted by Camacho 2 years ago Report
Please stay well and stay safe, I wish for the best of luck for you and for the citizens of Colombia
Posted by Dinobee 2 years ago Report
Sorry that you're going through all of that. Stay safe!
Posted by Bright 2 years ago Report
I hope you stay alive.