The director of the National Land Agency, Felipe Harman, who accompanied the delivery of the title in Guaviare, stated that, with this act, the Government of Change complies with the mandate of President Gustavo Petro to deliver land to historically excluded populations. .
The titles were delivered by the director of the agency to Afro communities in the municipalities of Calamar and El Retorno in an event in commemoration of Afro-Colombian day.
Mayor of Calamar, Farid Camilo Castaño, who was also present at the event, assures that as president he feels pleased with the titles granted to these communities and invited them to continue working together and as a team, since it is the best strategy to achieve their purposes. and help vindicate communities.
The mayor pointed out that despite the difficulties, public order conditions in his municipality have improved and regarding the increase in rains, he pointed out that no cases of flood emergencies have yet been reported, but that they are already strategically preparing to respond. possible emergencies that may arise.
We also spoke with Nelly Murillo, who is the municipal ethnic liaison of Calamar, who said that this achievement is excellent in the celebration of the National Afro-Colombian Day.
Life, freedom, ancestry, is resistance that leads to strengthening the union between Afro families in the Municipality, said Nelly about having managed to obtain the collective titles and the titles delivered to the Afro Departmental Councils.
Finally, he added that Calamar is preparing to hold the Afrocalamarence meeting and the Fifth Afroguaviarence meeting, activities will take place on May 31, June 1 and June 2 with an extensive program.
The Community Council of the Black Ethnicity of the Puerto Gaviotas sector was another group of this population that benefited from the titles and is led by Mr. Laureano Narciso Moreno, community leader with whom we spoke about this achievement and states that they receive it with a lot of joy since the community needs this territory.
135.9 hectares that will benefit 40 families represented by 100 families, indicated the Afro leader.
Photo: Felipe Harman.
