Leidy Cadena: A Story of Resilience
How Did Leidy Cadena’s Life Change Forever?
- Leidy Cadena, a Colombian student, lost an eye in a police attack.
- Leidy became the face of the National Strike in Colombia.
- Threats forced her to leave her country.
What Led Leidy Cadena to Protest?
- Leidy protested against bullfighting in Bogotá, leading to its ban.
- The killing of Dylan Cruz by the police ignited further protests.
- Economic crisis in Colombia pushed Leidy to join the 2021 protests.
How Did the Tragic Incident Unfold?
- Leidy was shot in the eye with a rubber bullet by the police during a protest.
- She lost her eye and faced threats, leading to her exile from Colombia.
- Leidy was determined to speak out against police violence.
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*This story was originally published in El Diario.
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