CONMEBOL removed Copa America from Columbia amid ongoing protests
A last-ditch effort from the Colombian government to move the tournament to November failed on Thursday
Sebastian Nkrumah Listowell 
The South America Football Confederation has officially revealed that Columbia will no longer act as co-host alongside Argentina for the 2021 Copa America.
"With regards to the Colombian government's formal request to reschedule the CONMEBOL Copa America for November, CONMEBOL can reveal the following,"
"Due to reasons related to the international competition calendar and tournament logistics, it will be impossible to move the 2021 Copa America to November.
"CONMEBOL is grateful for the enthusiasm and commitment shown by the President of the Republic of Colombia, Ivan Duque and his collaborators, as well as by the president of the Colombian Football Federation, Ramon Jesurun, and his team.
"We are sure that in the future new projects together will emerge for the growth of Colombian and South American football.
"CONMEBOL can ensure the playing of the 2021 CONMEBOL Copa America and will reveal in the coming days the relocation of the games that were due to be played in Colombia."
President Ivan Duque’s announcement on planned tax and healthcare reforms has resulted in series of protest in Columbia.
Due to the current tension in the country as a result of the protests, President Duque wanted to postpone the date as scheduled by CONMEBOL.
They have continued almost without a pause for three consecutive weeks, with capital Bogota, Medellin and Cali three of the prospective Copa venues seeing some of the most vehement demonstrations.
According to reports, 40 people have died in clashes between the protesters and the authorities who have responded in force to the 'national strike'.
The atmosphere now in Columbia is not conducive at all for any tournament to be held there, this is because tensions between citizens and police have continued to escalate.
