Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer reported that the Peruvian army withdrew the Colombian flag that had been raised in a Peruvian community in the Loreto region,
As is known a flag of Colombia It was raised in the central square of Tres Fronteras, in the province of Putumayo (Loreto). The unfortunate fact generated rejection by the residents, who denounced the lack of presence of the government in the area.
In this regard, The head of Foreign Affairs said in Channel n that, after the verification of the presence of the foreign symbol, He proceeded to the immediate retirement.
In addition, the Peruvian Chancellor, Elmer Schialer, He assured that the corresponding complaint was already made before the competent instances, in order to initiate research on the circumstances in which the fact occurred.
Schialer stressed that the Peruvian government maintains its commitment to safeguard national sovereignty and guarantee the integrity of borders. He also remarked that surveillance in the border areas will continue to be reinforced to avoid similar situations in the future.
However, the inhabitants of three borders and the surrounding towns reiterated the Government of Dina Boluarte, their demand for greater protection to protect territorial sovereignty and guarantee the safety and integrity of those who live in the Amazon border.
So far, the identity of those responsible has not been specified, aspects that will be subject to the inquiry.
Schialer said that this fact should not be linked to that occurred previously in Santa Rosa, Loreto, where a Colombian candidate placed another flag. “I would still be cautious, I would not link this act with that starring the Colombian candidate of the surname Quinteros,” he said.
