How much of that loss came specifically from Bogotá? 

• Around COP$50 billion were lost by disruptions in Bogotá

What happened to the US dollar during the strike? 

• The US dollar shot up radically, that even foreign investors became nervous about the potential economic consequences

Why did the hospitality industry suffer during the strike? 

• The hospitality industry suffered because tourists and business travelers cancelled their plans therefore the Colombia’s hotel and tourism association lost around COP$1 billion

What is the name of the vegan restaurant that had to close? 

• The vegan restaurant was called Eneldo 100% Natural

Who are the owners of Eneldo 100% Natural? 

• The Eneldo 100% Natural's owners are Ingrid Alejandra Castro Caro and Diego Armando Jimenez

Why did Eneldo 100% Natural have to close on November 29? 

• They had to close due to a combination of circumstances that made them close the restaurant sometimes or only sold 10 lunches per day

What business does Marcela Orozco own? 

• Macela Orozco owns a dance studio: Suculenta Escuela de Baile in the North’s El Retiro neighbourhood

Why did Marcela Orozco cancel dance classes after November 21? 

• Marcela Orozco cancelled dance classes because of the difficulties with the transportation

How long were her classes cancelled? 

• Her classes were cancelled for 8 consecutive days

Do you think business owners should support strikes, even if they lose money? Why or why not? 

• No, because even if they think the stikes are going to make a change, are going to make the goverment get better, etc, their businesses are their source of money, are what make them get the basics things to live and if due of the strikes they have to close their businesses probably in the country could be a good change or maybe it could make things worse and then they won't have their businesses to mantain theirselves or their families

Would you participate in a national strike if you believed in the cause? Explain your answer. 

• I don't think so, because even if I truly believe in the cause, personally, I don't like the idea of going out and protest where probably (because it happens almost always) things will get violent and get away from the objective of supporting a cause. I believe there are another ways to raise your voice and make a change

How would you feel if your school was closed for weeks due to protests? 

• Well, I had lived a kind of situation, but it wasn't for weeks, anyways, is scary, because, knowing you can't go to school because out is a scary and violence situation happening, and going out can be so dangerous

Do you agree with the idea that “people uniting under the same sentiment” can bring change? Why? 

• Yes, as long as that sentiment doesn't lead to violence or hate, I think that if a group of people are unite under the same sentiment, a same cause and want a real change, with actions, words, etc and creating a good community change could be achieved