The Cuban-American singer-songwriter Amaury Gutierrez reported on Wednesday, September 4, that he had not been allowed to enter Colombia after arriving in the country from Miami on a flight that landed at the Rafael Núñez airport in Cartagena.
News Caribbean.
Although the artist did not go into the details of the situation, which even led him to sleep on the floor of one of the airport rooms, in the last hours Colombian migration issued a clarifying statement to explain in detail the sanction imposed on the interpreter of ‘I know it’s a lie.’
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The entity in charge of exercising the functions of surveillance and control authority for immigration and foreign affairs of the Colombian State explained that Yasir Pérez, one of the members of the musician’s work team “He did not present the documents required to enter the country, which is why the immigration officer denied his entry into the country.”
Immediately, says Migration Colombia, Amaury Gutiérrez “He abruptly interrupted the proceedings and stated in a loud and defiant tone of voice that he would accompany Pérez if he was not admitted.”
After that moment, the entity adds, the singer “He threw his passport abruptly and displayed an intimidating attitude when trying to leave through the entrance door, which forced the intervention of airport staff and the National Police”.
“Gutiérrez’s provocative behaviour created a tense situation with the officers present at the checkpoint, who were forced to intervene to maintain order,” the statement added.
Therefore, Migración Colombia points out, they made the decision not to admit the singer due to his conduct. “disturbing and disrespectful” already one of his companions by “lack of adequate documentation for identification.”
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In reference to the case of Cuban singer Amaury Gutiérrez who was denied entry into Cartagena for @MigracionColwe inform 👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/ylgvxrwgSv— Colombian Migration (@MigracionCol) September 4, 2024
At the moment, Amaury Gutiérrez has not issued a statement following the statements made by Migración Colombia regarding what happened at the airport.
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