At least 19 people have died and 87 are missing following widespread and week-long protests in Colombia. 

Protests against changes to Colombia’s tax system and President Ivan Duque have allegedly been met with excessive force, with some police officers shooting at demonstrators. 

 

Mr Duque's government withdrew the tax plan on Sunday and his finance minister resigned the following day, but large demonstrations and roadblocks have continued. 

The United Nations issued a statement saying it was deeply alarmed at reports police opened fire on crowds of protesters.