Monumento a la Resistencia, Monument at Puerto Rellena neighborhood in Cali, Colombia

Monumento a la Resistencia is a monument in Cali featuring a 9.5-meter-tall left forearm rising from the ground with the word 'Resiste' held in its fist. The structure is built from cement, iron rods, and columns, standing as a symbol of resistance and hope.

The memorial was built in response to social protests that erupted in Colombia in April 2021 following the government's proposed tax reform during the Covid-19 crisis. It marks an important phase when the statue of Sebastián de Belalcázar was also removed from the city.

The memorial displays the names and faces of those who died during the 2021 protests, serving as a place where the community gathers to remember them. Visitors can see these inscriptions and honor the stories of people lost during these events.

The memorial is located in the Puerto Rellena neighborhood and is easy to find on foot with clear visibility from the street. Visitors should plan to visit during daylight hours to view all the details of the inscriptions and sculpture clearly.

The monument's shape was inspired by two existing works: the Holocaust Memorial in Miami and the hand sculpture in Karaalioğlu Park in Turkey. Its fist holds a sign reading "Resiste", and the painted face at the top wears a blue cap marked "PR" and "LUCHA".