For the folks of Cauca, the Government has introduced a rise in police and army, infrastructure tasks and the substitute of coca vegetation.
According to the order of President Gustavo Petro, the combat towards the Central General Staff (EMC) within the south-west of the nation can’t be stopped and any dialogue with this unlawful armed group should be accomplished on the premise of the dismantling of their unlawful economies.
That was one of many conclusions reached on the finish of the Security Council held on the evening of May 23 in Popayán, led by the pinnacle of state and within the presence of the Minister of Defense, Iván Velásquez; of army and police management, mayors of Cauca, Governor Octavio Guzmán and members of the administration.
Minister Velásquez introduced a reward of 500 million {dollars} for info that enables the seize of the leaders of ‘Jaime Martínez’ in entrance of the FARC opposition.
Likewise, 200 policemen and 300 troopers will come to the division to strengthen safety within the municipalities, whereas Gaula teams may also be strengthened on this a part of the nation.
Among the measures adopted, the pinnacle of state ordered to have an effect on the funds of this unlawful group, each drug trafficking and unlawful mining, a technique that seeks, in line with the Minister of Defense, to weaken this felony group.
In this sense, the Public Force obtained directions to extend the talents in operation and strict monitoring of their outcomes.
Additionally, in collaboration with the Department of National Planning (DNP), the Department of Social Development (DPS) and the Ministers of Agriculture, Health, Transport and Education, working periods will likely be held with the mayors of Cauca to growing infrastructure tasks together with well being posts, colleges and roads.
In explicit, work will likely be accomplished within the areas of the Micay and Algeria gorges in an effort to switch greater than 15 thousand hectares planted with coca.
The above, in line with Minister Velásquez, is a part of the federal government’s coverage to remodel the realm, which seeks to supply alternatives for farmers, youth and the final inhabitants.
Morales Presidential Tour
Before the Security Council in Popayán, President Gustavo Petro, accompanied by the management of the Army and the Police, visited the municipality of Morales (Cauca) to personally learn the report of the authorities in regards to the assault carried out by the Central General Staff. (EMC) of the FARC on Monday, May 20, 2024.
The president inspected the municipal police station and highlighted the work of 17 members of the station who repelled the assault. On his return to Popayán, the president awarded the Medal of Valor to 37 members of the Police, together with officers and members of the manager department.