Thousands of protesters poured onto the streets of Colombia on Wednesday (April 28) to voice their anger at a controversial tax reform proposal.

Forty people were arrested for alleged vandalism and 42 police officers were injured, according to authorities.

Police used tear gas to disperse protesters in some of the major cities.

This footage shows the scene in the capital, Bogota, where 31 people were injured.

On Wednesday April 28, Colombians came out to demonstrate for the government's proposal with the tax reform. In the city, 31 were injured by the clashes against the police.

El mirecoles 28 de Abril salieron a manifestarse Colombianos por la propuesta del gobierno con la reforma tributaria. En la ciudad fueron 31 los heridos por los enfretnamientos contra la policia.