After the threats alerted by the candidate for Human Colombia, Gustavo Petro, and for which the President of the Republic, Iván Duque, guaranteed his safety, The also senator resumed his tours of different places in the country.
For this reason, last weekend Petro was seen in the department of Magdalena, and during his speech, addressed to hundreds of people, the The candidate dedicated some strong words against former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez, whom he did not hesitate to associate with paramilitarism.
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In a video, it is possible to hear how the former mayor of Bogotá makes a recommendation to Uribe, that he dedicate himself to taking care of his grandchildren. But also, questioned some controversial statements that have caused a stir in various political sectors, in which he addressed the paramilitary groups mentioning “a second chance.”
This again fueled the controversy that arose days ago in which his brother Juan Fernando Petro visited Iván Moreno in La Picota prison, convicted of the hiring carousel, and of which days later the militant of the Historical Pact spoke of a “social forgiveness”.
“Uribe and his paracos that are cornered as they deserve”were the first words that Petro used, but moments later the phrase of the controversy would come.
“Uribe, let him go and take care of his grandchildren. And the paracos, let them come here, pbecause they are going to have a second chance, because all societies must have a second chance”commented.
However, Uribismo has condemned these words, to which are added those of the elected senator Isabel Zuleta, in which he affirms that “they burned Sergio Fajardo”, and that later Petro came out in his defense.
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On the other hand, some supporters of the candidate, gave a thumbs up to Petro’s words, in which they continue to show their support for the upcoming presidential elections to be held on May 29.
