Through social networks, the American actress, known for her performances in productions such as “How to Get Away with Murder” and “Suicide Squad”, shared a series of images that explain what is happening in the country.
The American actress joins the long list of international artists who have spoken out about the National Strike . Through his official Twitter account, he shared a series of images that explain, in English, the reasons why the demonstrations are taking place, which today are celebrating their ninth consecutive day.
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The images explain the dissatisfaction of Colombians with the Tax Reform and the repression by the Government and the police forces , events that have been strongly criticized nationally and internationally by different personalities, including Residente, Rubén Blades, Fito Páez and Demi Lovato, among others.
In addition, in the publication, Davis shared another image that specifically talks about how people in other countries can help by amplifying the voices of Colombians and sharing the post on the social networks of those who see it with the hashtags #SOSColombia and #NoALaReformaTributaria
Democracy is a fight !! I sympathized with you Colombians !!! 🇨🇴👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿💛💛💛https: //t.co/b1MbLvY6Qh pic.twitter.com/zjsqRj6P8F
– Viola Davis (@violadavis) May 6, 2021
“Democracy is a battle. I sympathize with you Colombians, ” the actress wrote in the publication, which has been shared by more than 6,000 people.
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Davis also shared the post on his official Instagram account and already has more than 55,000 likes. “Last week, Colombians went on a national strike against the tax reform proposed by President Iván Duque Márquez. Although Duque withdrew the proposal, massive protests have continued due to economic inequality, growing poverty and government repression, ”the actress wrote on Instagram.
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It is worth remembering that Viola Davis won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in “Fences” and won two Tony Awards, one of them thanks to her performance in this play. In addition, he has participated in productions such as “How to Get Away with Murder” , the Oscar nominee “The Help” and the film in the DC universe “Suicide Squad”.
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Follow the news of El Espectador on Google NewsThe role of national and international artists in the dissemination of information about the National Strike has been fundamental in this day of protests, which this Thursday marks its ninth consecutive day.
