In Colombia, authorities have agreed to invest tens of millions of dollars in new hospitals, highways and infrastructure amid a massive 18-day civic strike by residents of the state of Chocó. The deal comes amid another ongoing strike in the nearby port city of Buenaventura, which has prevented hundreds of thousands of tons of cargo from reaching the port. Meanwhile, a nationwide strike by teachers in Colombia is continuing into its third week, as teachers demand better pay and working conditions, and more investment in education for students.