The US Department of State made the determination of Revoke the visa to President Gustavo Petro. The measure was based, according to US authorities, “incendiary actions” of the Colombian president during a proper protest in New York streets.
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According to Portafolio, the decision of the United States government to ‘isolate’ President Petro, without implying a sanction for Colombia, It would have been promoted by Senator Bernie Moreno and the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.
The above, despite the fact that other senators and representatives of the US legislature press that measures be applied against the country.
The revocation of the visa to the president was motivated by His statements during an event in front of the UN Headquarters In Manhattan. President Petro went to protesters to request a global armed force in the framework of the armed conflict in the Middle East.
“(That army) has to be bigger than that of the US He added.
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Bernie Moreno and Marco Rubio
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Divided opinions
The withdrawal of the visa to the Head of State unleashed a wave of criticism, most focused on the possible effects that this decision would have on The already tense relationship between Colombia and the United States.
From the COLOMBO AMERICANA CAMERA (AMCHAM COLOMBIA), its president, María Claudia Lacouture, warned that This action reflects a significant disagreement of the US with the president.
“On the revocation of the Visa to President Petro by the United States, it is a diplomatic decision that demonstrates a significant disagreement of the United States government against disrespect and intervention in the internal affairs of that country by the president of Colombia,” highlighted.
The union leader also pointed out that while this practical measure does not break relations or define by itself the bilateral policy, it adds some pressure. In that sense, He called the Head of State to put, without exception, the national interest in any ideology. Especially, considering that more shock could lead to an answer by the international community.
On the other side of the currency, the legal secretary of the presidency of Colombia, Augusto Ocampo, announced its voluntary resignation to the US visa In solidarity with President Gustavo Petro. The official said he is “convinced that Colombia’s dignity is above any privilege.”
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