It has been revealed that the leader of Manizale, Carlos Marin, is on vacation outside of Colombia amidst the alert caused by the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano. This has resulted in criticism from social media and local politicians. Caldas is one of the areas currently most threatened by a potential eruption, and as such, the Mayor was asked to respond to the situation. However, he has been on vacation since March 31st, outside of the country, despite the fact that the volcano was already on orange alert at the time of his departure – something that had not occurred for 12 years. In the Mayor’s absence, Secretary of Mobility, Cristián Mateo Loaiza Alfonso, has been in charge of the city. Nevertheless, amidst the emergency, the people of Manizale have requested the presence of their Mayor. Marin has since explained that his vacation was initially scheduled from March 31st to April 20th, and that he has been keeping abreast of the situation, maintaining communication with the National Disaster Risk Management Unit.
A few hours ago it was learned that the leader of the people of Manizale, Carlos Marín, was on vacation outside of Colombia amid the alert generated by the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano. The official has received criticism on social networks and from other politicians in the area.
Caldas is one of the points most threatened by a possible eruption. For this reason, the City Council requested a response from Marín. The mayor is on vacation since March 31out of the country.
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Despite the fact that the break was previously announced, At the time of his departure, the Nevado del Ruiz volcano was already on orange alert, something that had not happened for 12 years. In addition, on March 29, a record number of seismic activity was registered in the volcano, with more than 11,000 earthquakes in a single day.
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He Secretary of Mobility, Cristián Mateo Loaiza Alfonso, was in charge of the city, following the rest of Marín. However, in the midst of the emergency, the people of Manizale have requested the presence of their mayor.
The president responded to the questions.
A few minutes ago, the president referred to the controversy on his social networks and assured that he has not returned to Colombia due to a cost issue. According to what he explained, Changing air tickets at Easter would mean paying a high price on flights.
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“I have not returned to Colombia not because I don’t want to, but because changing some tickets this week, where all the airports in the world are full, has a very high cost. But we are doing our best to fix it,” she stated.
Colombian Geological Service maintains an orange alert for the Nevado del Ruiz volcano.
Marín also explained that his vacations would initially go from March 31 to April 20.. He assured that he has been aware of the situation and that he has maintained communication with the National Disaster Risk Management Unit at all times.
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In conclusion, the controversy surrounding Carlos Marín’s vacation during the alert generated by the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano highlights the importance of responsible leadership, especially in times of crisis. While the mayor has faced criticism for being absent during this time, he has reassured the public that he has been in communication with the National Disaster Risk Management Unit and that his vacation was previously announced. As the threat of a possible eruption continues, it is crucial for those in positions of power to prioritize the safety and well-being of their communities above personal plans and commitments.