Complaint regarding alleged assault against Daniel Quintero, former mayor of Medellín The incident, which took place in the Castilla neighborhood in the northwest of the city on Saturday, October 7, escalated in the last few hours after the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office announced that urgent action was being taken to clarify what happened.
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Both the president of the Republic, Gustavo Petro, and the mayor of Medellín, Óscar Hurtado, This Monday they asked the authorities to investigate the behavior of the person driving the truck. person involved in the alleged attack on the former president.
Quintero announced via his social networks on Sunday night: He said that while he was distributing political ads in Medellín, a Toyota truck trapped him in a taxi in the middle of a traffic intersection. “He accelerated even though he hit the bumper to stop,” Quintero explained.
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At the same time, Driver of Corolla Cross model 2023 —A merchant from Envigado, who owns a mobile phone business in the center of Antioquia’s capital— He gave his version to EL TIEMPO from what happened.
“The place where I maneuvered was a very narrow street. This place was full of police and traffic wardens. He stopped the cars, gave them the steering wheel, and then slowed the traffic. When we came to the corner I had to turn left. I have to make sure a car doesn’t show up. The man passes on the right side of the car due to his job, and there is a taxi in the future that stops to buy a brochure, and that’s where the incident takes place.“, 32-year-old Daniel Betancur told this newspaper.
“When we realize this, I roll down the window, give him the steering wheel – in fact, he still has it -, When I asked him how he was doing, he said he was doing very well and was continuing his campaign. We shake hands, I keep walking, he keeps walking“The man added.
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Following his statements that he has no affiliation with any election campaign or political party, A new section of the video recording what happened that afternoon has been released. In the footage you can see the seconds before the collision between the car and Quintero.
Betancur gave assurance Neither the Police, Transit nor the guards next to Quintero stopped him at that moment to help the politician.. Therefore, she continued towards her mother-in-law’s house to have lunch.
The trader told EL TIEMPO: After interviews in the media, Quintero called him to explain what happened.. Betancur wanted to meet him in person, and the former mayor summoned him to talk to Juan Carlos Upegui’s political headquarters in western Medellín.
However, according to Betancur, Quintero did not attend because he was accompanied by a lawyer friend. One of the workers there even told the merchant that he would not accept him.
“Actually The only thing I’m looking for is for this issue to be resolved and for me to find peace.. This is what I need,” Betancur said after his disappointing meeting with the former mayor.
Sources close to Daniel Quintero told EL TIEMPO: This entire incident will be resolved through the Attorney General’s Office. They claim that the complaint for personal injuries has already been filed.
However, so far Betancur has not been informed about this by the accusing institution.
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This newspaper accepted the Coroner’s opinion of Quintero’s injuries – this was made on Monday afternoon – and states: The former president received a powerful blow that caused three bruises on his left leg.. However, there are no complications that would affect their daily activities.
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