« The situation we are living with Haitian migrants is much more important than that“, Affirms Ivan Duque. In the meantime, in Port-au-Prince, maneuvers and stratagems begin to move towards elections, the outcome of which is known in advance.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 ((rezonodwes.com)) – Colombian President Iván Duque referred this Tuesday from New York to the situation that occurs with the migration of Haitians in Colombia and in particular to what is happening in Necoclí, in the province of Antioquia, where there was a large agglomeration of migrants.
Regarding the possibility of a humanitarian corridor, as advocated by some organizations, the head of state said that Colombia has cooperated with Panama on many of these issues, rather than on this alternative.
« Let’s talk about the situation as it is. I think this problem does not only concern Colombia and Panama. The situation we know with Haitian migrants is much more important“, Underlined the president, noting that Haiti – the country delivered to the gangs PHTK -” was hit by an earthquake, suffered the effects of the pandemic and has seriously affected economic equipment« .
Mr. Duque said the way to deal with this situation is to call on all countries in the region and almost the entire hemisphere to act responsibly.
The Head of State added that “we need to be clear about the offers of temporary protection status that have been made in the United States for Haitians, so that they do not see it as a kind of blank check for all migrants who arrive on the ground American“, Adding” because it’s not like that« .
Mr. Duque said it was very important that between the different countries “we can quickly come together and coordinate our efforts” because it is not just a Colombian affair.
He added that Colombia has maintained relations with Panama to try to manage this situation in the best possible way.
The Head of State also declared that it is necessary to “act very severely” when we observe cases of trafficking in human beings or people who seek illicit means to facilitate the exit of Colombian territory to another. place.
