"Controversy at World Cup 2023: Gustavo Petro Speaks Out in Support of Colombian Arrested for Showing Palestinian Flag in Argentina"

2023-05-23 00:16:03

Gustavo Petro got into the controversy Colombian detained because he showed a Palestinian flag in it Argentina Sub-20 World Cup 2023. The president, with a short message, made it clear that he did not like what happened to his compatriot in Argentine territory.

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On May 21, 2023, Colombia faced Israel in the first match of Group C of the World Cup. In the middle of the meeting, a fan of ‘La Tricolor’ exhibited a flag of Palestine, a state that has a huge and complex conflict with Israel.

The Colombian’s gesture was criticized by the Israelis present, which led to a ‘grab’. To control the situation, the authorities intervened.

Hours later, the Argentine press gave details of what happened. as told Nacho Genovartan Argentine journalist, the Colombian who showed the Palestinian flag was arrested by the Buenos Aires Police.

“The Police of the Province of Buenos Aires apprehended a Colombian fan for “violation of the Sports Law”. He is accused of verbally assaulting Israel fans and displaying the Palestinian flag. They gave him performances and the right of admission was applied to him ”, Nacho Genovart

Gustavo Petro’s message about the Colombian who showed the Palestinian flag.

The news of the Colombian detained for showing the Palestinian flag in the match against Israel reached Gustavo Petro, the President of the Republic. With a simple sentence, Petro made it clear that he supports his compatriot and that he does not agree with the arrest by the Argentine authorities.