Panama will send to Cúcut all Venezuelan migrants who are being expelled for entering irregularly.
The mayor of Cúcuta, Jorge Acevedo, warned the government for the complex situation that could occur if more displaced or migrants arrive, Because Panama announced that it will send all irregular Venezuelan migrants to this border area.
“Shipping to Venezuela as I have said is not feasible from Panama by ours, we have no contact with the Venezuelan government, However, we are rehearsing possibilities so that we can send them from Panama to Cúcuta, which is Colombian territory, ”said Panama President José Raúl Muliño.
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This panorama generated the concern of the local authorities in the capital of Nortesantandeana, since 180 million pesos are currently being allocated to be able to attend to the more than 30,000 displaced by the war in the Catatumbo and the supplies are running out.
“I understand the position of the Panamanian president, but it is true that he will send migrants to Cúcuta, Since you cannot send them directly to Venezuela, if this operation is allowed by the Government, it is important that we provide enough resources to sustain this new immigration wave in the city, ”added the mayor.
Besides, He recalled that many of these people left Venezuela, escaping the regime so it would be very complex that they want to enter their territory once they are expelled from Panama.
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“At that time we in Cúcuta are in a very complex situation, since we have about 25,000 new displaced people,” The official added.
Finally, Mayor Jorge Acevedo recalled that it is not only about money, but about health risk due to the collapse of the stay and hospitals that would not be able to meet the needs of so much population.
Source: Integrated information system
