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Guatemala protesters strain to topple Columbus statue, protesting coloniser legacy

Guatemala statue

Guatemala City, GuatemalaReuters Protesters in Guatemala tried to topple a Christopher Columbus statue on Tuesday amid protests against the treatment of indigenous people by European conquerors, the latest effort in a global movement to re-examine symbols of the colonial era. The demonstrations coincided with Hispanic Heritage Day, commemorated worldwide to mark Columbus’ arrival to the […]