[Colombia] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On March 21, 2025, students and graduates from the Damaso Zapata Technical Institute in Bucaramanga, Santander, conducted a peaceful march demanding construction of a new auditorium to replace one demolished under a government reconstruction plan. The protest appears localized and non-disruptive based on available information.

Supply-chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. Given the peaceful nature and narrow scope of demands related to educational infrastructure, immediate supply-chain disruption appears minimal.

Watch points

• Monitor for potential escalation if student grievances expand beyond the specific auditorium issue to broader educational funding concerns
• Track whether similar protests emerge at other educational institutions in Santander province that could affect local transportation networks