Bogotá Protests: Clashes Erupt in Usme, Disrupting City's Transportation

Civil unrest erupts in southern Bogotá, disrupting TransMilenio service and causing widespread traffic chaos. Authorities confirm clashes between protesters and police in Yomasa and Santa Librada, Usme. "We are seeing hooded individuals throwing rocks and impeding mobility in the area," reported Paula Belcázar from Noticias Caracol. The disturbances led to the suspension of 10 TransMilenio bus routes, affecting an estimated 1.6 million people. The situation remains tense, with ongoing confrontations near the National University. Authorities are investigating the causes of the protests.