Violencia en Colombia
Author: Lucas Pauker
Made for: ILAC 128: Spanish Literature and Language through Comics
Nominated by: Héctor Hoyos
"Violencia en Colombia" is a comic about the recent protests in Colombia. The protests began in April 2021 in response to a tax increase but transformed into a protest against the corruption in government and protesters demanded large reforms in the Colombian government. The comic is centered around the story of Lucas Villa, a young Colombian who was killed protesting. His death inspired others to protest for change in the Colombian government.