NewzColombian President Gustavo Petro has issued a call for calm directed at citizens in Cali ahead of the upcoming August 7th events. The president’s request follows reports of organized protests scheduled to coincide with the inauguration of Abelardo de la Espriella in the capital of the Valle del Cauca department.
Petro characterized the protest calls as an attempt to incite confrontation among the public. The administration’s appeal aims to prevent potential violence during the scheduled proceedings, emphasizing the need for peaceful conduct as the city prepares for the transition event.
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