Within the framework of the presentation of the cultural agenda of the Casa del Valle in Bogotá, the mayor of Cali, Alejandro Eder and the governor of Valle Del Cauca, spoke regarding President Gustavo Petro’s order to establish a “lockdown zone” in Cali for ensure safety during the COP 16 event.
“I welcome the announcements made by President Petro that we are going to make a lockdown plan in Cali to restore security with the Police, that is good. But we need more support for the military forces,” The mayor of Cali assured, Alexander Eder.
For her part, the governor of Valle insisted that More support is needed from the national government To combat insecurity in the department.
“More than anything else, we need decisions from the national government that are fundamental so that we can really put an end to the crime and dissidence that They are affecting our security and tranquility so much”said Dilian Francisca Toro.
Strengthening the Army, the Air Force and social investment
The mayor of Cali is not worried about security during COP 16 because The national government promised to increase the number of police officers to 4,000what worries him is security before and after the event.
“I am not worried about the COP because we will be ready, but I am worried about it before and after the COP. That is why I call to strengthen the Army’s strength and more flight hours for the Air Force,” said Eder.
The governor assured there are other decisions, apart from the public forcewhich are fundamental such as social investment.
“In that purpose we are working together, Not only with public force but with social investment, with the substitution of illicit economies because if we don’t do it this way, it will be difficult for us to achieve the security we need,” explained the president.
Relaunching of Casa del Valle in Bogotá
The leaders participated this Wednesday, June 26, in the presentation of thehe work agenda of Casa Del Valle in Bogotá.
Pacific Coworking, the decentralization of services of the Government of Valle and the tourist and cultural promotion of the department in the capital, are some of the the strategies to be implemented to boost the economy and tourism.
“Bring musical samples, Petronio samples, salsa samples, plastic artists and little by little we will make the topic more sophisticated”Eder said.
