In an unusual gesture, some of the Colombian activists set fire to an Israeli flag.
The protests focus on domestic economic policy and began six weeks ago in response to a planned tax hike targeting the working class.
An armored water cannon vehicle was used against the Colombian protesters, which remained largely impenetrable to stones and fireworks.
Protesters used barricades and fires as cover against the police.
After the armored hose vehicle tried to put out a fire with water, it actually bulldozed straight into it, pushing the fire itself directly back toward the protesters.
Activists formed a shield line and attempted to approach the riot officers, but were quickly repelled by a barrage of tear gas, water hose, and officers approaching on foot.
At least one officer could be seen taking a protester's shield after it was dropped during the exchange.
Here is the full 4K resolution video summary of last night's clashes in Bogota, Colombia, filmed by @MaranieRae for @N2Sreports.
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Several hundred protesters faced off against the Colombian government's ESMAD (Mobile Anti-Disturbance Squadron) who deployed tear gas, "less lethal" munitions, and a water cannon against the crowd Wednesday night in Bogota, Colombia.
Protesters shot a barrage of fireworks at the water cannon and threw tear gas canisters back in its direction, but that was unsuccessful in deterring the armored vehicle.
Protesters used a shield wall in an attempt to stand their ground against the water cannon, but a fast approach from the vehicle and tear gas caused their line to separate and fall back.
Yesterday, about fifty activists trekked across a marsh into the Mississippi River Monday afternoon to demand President Biden rescind his approval of the Line 3 Pipeline, which is expected to flow under the river.
A Sheriff's Deputy pledged not to interfere.
"It's more than a pipeline. It's about racial justice, social justice and environmental justice," said Dawn Goodwin of @RISEandEngage.
"Why are they not following Article 6 that states that treaties are the supreme law of the land?" she said of the United States Constitution.
The activists stepped into the Mississippi River, where they then danced and prayed.
Assuming President Biden's approval of the Enbridge Corporation's permit stays in place, the tar sands oil pipeline will run under this water.
PHOTO THREAD: Activists occupied a Line 3 Pipeline construction site in Northern Minnesota yesterday, halting operations for the day.
Just before 5 pm, police from several departments came and began arrests, initially scuffling with protesters linking arms at the entrance.
Activists linked arms and some chained themselves to the Enbridge equipment in an attempt to hold onto the occupation of the construction site as police moved through and made arrests.
Some police efforts were focused on a separate entrance to the #Line3 construction site, where activists had also erected a makeshift barricade outside.
VIDEO THREAD: Today activists occupied a Line 3 Pipeline construction site in Northern Minnesota, halting operations for the day.
Just before 5 pm, police from several departments came and began arrests, initially scuffling with protesters linking arms at the entrance.
The construction site had a giant fence around it with only two entrances, so police had some guards posted outside, but the group was basically kettled the moment police stepped in.
"You're all under arrest for trespassing on critical infrastructure" officers announced.
The next several arrests took place at the one other entrance to the Line 3 construction site.
Activists had erected several makeshift barricades, and officers arrested many (by my count, 16, but not precisely sure) activists as they dismantled part of the barricade.
Right now: thousands gather in Northern Minnesota to march and perform a direct action to oppose the construction of the Line 3 Pipeline, which they say endangers treaty rights and clean water.
I won’t be able to livestream this, but will update when I can and video later!
Hundreds of activists are crossing over a wetlands area from the street and are on a wooden footbridge erected ahead of new construction of Line 3, which will be between these orange markers.