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Riot police arrested at least 70 protesters....who were demanding lower fares and better services...and occupied several Bogota metro stations...vandalized 5 of them...with estimated damage of more $550,000 usd.
1,200 police in riot gear responded.
At least 10 were injured...including 3 police.
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