Recyclers in Colombia on Tuesday covered parts of the iconic Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota with plastic bottles, calling for better working conditions and fair payment for their services. (AP video by Marko Alvarez)
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Professional recyclers flood Bogota plaza with waste bottles in protest to demand better pay

Recyclers in Colombia on Tuesday covered parts of the iconic Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota with plastic bottles, calling for better working conditions and fair payment for their services. (AP video by Marko Alvarez)
Published 8:24 PM UTC, June 24, 2025
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