‘La Inmaculada’ took responsibility for the acts of violence in Tulúa, President Petro replied: “We do not accept blackmail”

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The band ‘La Inmaculada’ was attributed to the most recent acts of violence recorded in the municipality – credit Colprensa

After the murder of a traffic agent and the burning of several vehicles occurred in the municipality of Tuluá (Valle del Cauca) on the night of Saturday, February 10, which caused the mayor of that Valle del Cauca town, Gustavo Vélez , decree the militarization of the region.

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It was learned in the last few hours that the band ‘La Inmaculada’ attributed itself to these acts of violence, through a statement. The criminal organization holds the national government and the mayor responsible for the situation of disturbance of public order.

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In the letter, the organization assures that they will retaliate against their leaders. “Those who ask to be heard and in a good gesture of peace, the mortar was handed over to them to show the willingness to put an end to all the problems and bring about a peaceful and safe tranquility so that the conflict ends and “no more blood will be shed,” the document reads.

“We apologize to the entire population for the events that are occurring but it is the fault of the national government itself and the general director of Inpec that is paying attention to a white-collar rat like Gustavo Vélez,” says the statement between consecutive lines. .

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In this way, the band ‘La Inmaculada’ added that the national government and all the accusatory entities “who only want to oppress the prison population, as they very well know, is not the way they know how to do it, they believe and think that by oppressing people they will solves everything and you know well that it is not like that every person and every human being must have the power to be heard and reach a happy ending.”

The acts of violence in Tulúa were attributed – credit Social networks

Finally, the criminal organization confirmed that as long as its leaders do not come out again and violate their rights: “We will stop with all our activities and orders issued,” the statement concluded.

For his part, the president of Gustavo Petro published on the morning of Sunday, February 11, his rejection of these events: “The Inmaculada gang has challenged society. Their bosses are in prison. We do not accept blackmail,” said the head of state on his X (Twitter) account.

Acts of violence in Tulúa – credit @petrogustavo/X (Twitter)

After the violent events, several measures were taken, the governor of Valle del Cauca, Dilian Francisca Toro, announced the restriction of mobility for citizens through her official account on the social network X:

“We are going to militarize the city to accompany the Police in their functions of guaranteeing the security and tranquility of the Tulueños. We ask citizens to report any activity that tends to alter public order (sic), ”he confirmed.

The departmental leader assured that the serious acts of insecurity that night would be retaliation by organized crime in that city. “Criminals are reacting violently in Tuluá due to the capture of their leaders and the measures we have taken. They are not going to override the institutions, I am coordinating with @gustavovelezr, the @DevalPolicia and @Ejercito_Div3 so that, immediately, we guarantee public order in Tuluá (…) Together we will win the battle against the criminals! (sic),” she added.

A serious public order situation was reported on the night of Saturday, February 10 in Tuluá where a traffic agent was murdered, another was attacked and several vehicles were burned, an event that was recorded in viral videos on social networks. (Screenshot)

Between consecutive lines, Toro announced that, “we have made the decision to militarize the city and to make the curfew decree so that from 11 at night it begins to operate in our municipality. “We have had the support of the institutions of the National Government, and the departmental government through Governor Dilian Francisca Toro and of course the Police and the Army.”

For his part, Mayor Gustavo Vélez reported that the municipality had state support, so he asked residents to support the authorities and provide information on any suspicious activity:

“We continue working to overcome those obstacles that cause unrest to the citizens of Tulua. We have the support of the institutions, now we need the support of the people to report, call or report any anomalous event,” she indicated.

The local leader recalled that in that city there is a serious situation of violence due to criminal organizations that commit crimes in that territory: “We are working to restore tranquility in our municipality. That is not an easy task and we must all work together to achieve it. We are telling the people of Tulueño that we are coordinated with all institutions and we are going to continue fighting against crime to restore order and authority,” he concluded.