Artists protest culture cuts with music, dance and puppets in Bogotá

Loading the video No Comment Video. Artists protest culture cuts with music, dance and puppets in Bogotá Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 22/09/2026 - 23:00 GMT+2 Hundreds of artists and performing arts students took to the streets of Bogotá to protest proposed cuts to Colombia’s cultural budget and the suspension of some national arts grants. Hundreds of artists and performing arts students protested outside Colombia’s Ministry of Cultures in Bogotá, using music, dance, puppets and giant banners to voice their opposition to government budget cuts. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The government has proposed reducing the ministry’s 2027 budget by nearly 30%, while the National Incentives Program’s awards and recognitions have been suspended for 2026. Protesters are demanding the release of funding and greater support for the cultural sector. artist Colombia Protest Top stories Now playing Next Artists protest culture cuts with music, dance and puppets in Bogotá Now playing Next Robots dance their way to America’s Got Talent Now playing Next Ancient Roman Pula transformed by contemporary light art Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 22nd, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next At least four dead, six missing in Japan day after Typhoon Dujuan hit Now playing Next Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran at UN, then confirms direct talks Now playing Next Indian villagers stage ‘water funerals’ to protest river-linking project Now playing Next Fuel taxes in Europe: Which country taxes petrol the most? Now playing Next Russians abroad voted overwhelmingly against Putin's party, polls show Now playing Next US networks suspend Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban Now playing Next EU issues nearly 4 million first residence permits, a record high Now playing Next Trump promotes 'massive' Belarus potash deal to undercut Canada Now playing Next New Princess Diana memoir hits shelves amid royal tensions Now playing Next Trump signs Greenland security deal allowing US to expand military presence Now playing Next Flooded streets and rescues as Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan Now playing Next EU renews Russia sanctions but removes Usmanov at France's request ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Macron walks through busy New York streets to Trump Tower No Comment Pearly Kings and Queens bring London’s Cockney tradition to life No Comment Humanoid robots battle it out in Shanghai fight night No Comment Lowriders take over San Francisco streets in colourful parade The Cube Fake passport images claim Zelenskyy and family chose Israel as homeland Earth News Climate change has created a meta-crisis in food security, energy and the economy, says Greek expert Earth Series Rethinking Waste: The journey towards a circular economy Focus How Turkish business groups are turning İstanbul into a global cultural hub Europe Today Bigger EU budget and joint borrowing needed in ‘turbulent times’, Greek minister says Art A cowboy act: Photographer Ivan McClellan on capturing the world of Black rodeo culture Europe News EU seals Philippines trade deal in push to diversify away from China and US Europe News Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump at UN ADVERTISEMENT Business 'Made in Europe' battery rules could add €2,100 to electric car prices, report says Europe News France's president says talks with Trump on Red Sea and Ukraine were 'constructive' USA “They never boycott me”: Trump responds to TV networks’ boycott at press conference with Mamdani Turkey At least 11 wounded in shooting outside Turkey school, suspect detained Europe Today Ukraine opposes political delistings from EU Russia sanctions, deputy PM says Europe Today Next EU budget should finance migration solutions, Greek deputy minister says Yemen G7 leaders call on Yemen's Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia Europe Today Europe Today: Trump, Zelenskyy to meet at UN as EU fails to agree on Russia sanctions ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT