Gustavo Petro lashed out at Abelardo de la Espriella for alleged 'persecution' of Venezuelan migrants: "They shouldn't confuse the people with criminals."

Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized Abelardo de la Espriella over an alleged persecution of Venezuelan migrants, stating that the public should not be confused with criminality. The remarks came as the national government, described in the source as being led by President Abelardo de la Espriella, continues to implement new migration policies that involve regularization.

Separately, polling data indicates that a migration crisis in Ceuta, following the arrival of 70,000 migrants, has created severe political pressure for the government and boosted the standing of Vox amid high social tension ahead of an election year.