The vice president of Colombia, Francia Márquez, made a public complaint through her social networks about clashes recorded in Suárez, Cauca, while participating in an event in the municipality.
Although the official did not report any major personal injuries, she expressed her concern about the situation in the area.
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“I was in Suárez at a meeting with women’s organizations when clashes occurred in the upper part of the municipality,” said Márquez in X.
In addition, he reported that he had already communicated the incident to President Gustavo Petro and the Minister of Defense, Iván Velásquez, urging the Public Force to intervene to guarantee the tranquility and security of civil society.
In the same message, the vice president called for an end to violence in the region.
Highlighting the need for the people to live in peace, stating:
“It is time for the violence to stop, it is time for our people to live in peace.”
While in Suárez at a meeting with women’s organizations, clashes occurred in the upper part of the municipality. I have informed the president @petrogustavo y al @mindefensa Regarding this situation, we urge the Public Force to do what is necessary to prevent the…
— Francia Márquez Mina (@FranciaMarquezM) March 27, 2024
“El Cauca, Suárez, all of Colombia has already suffered too much from the armed conflict, it is enough,” Márquez emphasized.
The area has experienced an upsurge in violence since the ceasefire with the central general staff in that department was lifted.
Since last Wednesday, various military actions have been reported in the region.
Which has generated concern in the community and calls for calm from the authorities.
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2024-03-27 21:54:42
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