presidential candidate Gustavo Petro He denounced through his social networks that he was not allowed to enter the island of Providencia during his visit to the San Andrés archipelago for his campaign events.
Petro said on his Twitter account: “The government prohibits us from reaching the island of Providencia, a violation of political rights, which are fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. I ask the Attorney General to initiate the investigation.”
The government prohibits us from reaching Providencia Island, a violation of political rights, which are fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
I request the Attorney to initiate the investigation
– Gustavo Petro (@petrogustavo) March 1, 2022
After Petro’s claim, the mayor of Providencia, Norberto Gari Hooker, in an audio circulating on networks, pointed out that Gustavo Petro did not complete the previous process to enter the municipality, which is a requirement for non-residents of the archipelago. established while the island remains ‘closed’ for the reconstruction process.
Mayor of Providencia on Petro’s visit
Norberto Gari Hooker, mayor of Providencia, explained why Gustavo Petro was denied entry to the island.
However, several residents in the municipality contacted by El Isleño say that every day they enter Providence and for various reasons, numerous people and do not return them, as to the candidate.
In this regard, Carlos Archbold, one of the leaders of the Petro campaign on the island, said from the ‘El Embrujo’ airport in Providencia that they will continue to await the arrival of the candidate, scheduled for this Tuesday at one in the afternoon.
“This, rather, would seem like a political decision against the candidate of the Historical Pact”Archbold said.
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