“If foreign relations need to be suspended, we will too. “We do not support genocide,” X wrote on his account. President Gustavo PetroIn response to the State of Israel, which a few minutes ago rejected Petro’s “hostile and anti-Semitic” statements and then decided as a first measure: “Stop security exports to Colombia.”
(Context: ‘If we have to suspend foreign relations with Israel, we will’: Petro)
This situation caused an imminent diplomatic crisis between the two countries. Different political leaders in the country spoke about the president’s message.
(Must read: Attention: Israel suspends security exports to Colombia after Petro’s comments)
“President, prudence and responsibility. You must represent 50 million Colombians. There is still time to reject Hamas’ acts of terrorism and call for the protection of the Palestinian civilian population under International Humanitarian Law. This is not the time to engage in activism; Diplomatic relations should be handled with caution, not exaggeration. This could be very costly for the country,” wrote Bogota mayoral candidate Carlos Fernando Galán.
For his part, senator from the Democratic Center Paloma Valencia posted the following message: “You are not Colombia, you can’t decide that your beliefs are everyone else’s. This is a pluralistic country. We demand respect.” He then wrote: “Terrorism was carried out by Hamas. You want to say that terrorism is valid under certain conditions, as you did with guerrillas and criminals in Colombia. Do not continue to call on people to defend their rights through acts of terrorism. Immobilize.
Angélica Lozano of the Green AllianceHe also talked about the message President Petro published.
(We invite you to read: Attention: Israel condemned Peter’s statements and assured that they ‘incite anti-Semitism’.)
“President, what does your ultimatum to Latin America regarding Colombia contain? Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba may respond soon. These are dictatorial regimes, tyrants of their people who have caused exile and diaspora of millions of victims (sic)”.
At the same time, Luis Ernesto Gomez, The former Government Secretary of the Mayor’s Office of Bogota wrote on his account: “President @petrogustavo Its constitutional duty is to conduct Colombia’s international relations in the best interest of the people.To not satisfy his ego. “Stop talking about issues over which you have little influence and focus on the real problems of the country.”
(Recommend reading: ‘This is about being on the right side of history’: Petro reiterates call for peace in Gaza)
HE Senator David Luna His partner wrote on his account: “Mr. President Petro, since you are the head of State, you speak not only on behalf of your political partners, but on behalf of all Colombians. His dangerous statements put Colombian citizens at risk. Please think and act logically. “I ask that you convene the Advisory Commission on Foreign Affairs to make recommendations to you.”
Historical Pact senator Wilson Arias commented: It is not antisemitism. It’s definitely a relevant record.. In short, very briefly, history will prove us right. We will see who blames and who will be right. Yes to Israel and the far right in the international media, or to Colombia and its @infopresidency.”
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