The National Trade Union Council rejected the acts of violence that occurred this Thursday, March 2 in San Vicente del Caguan, department of Caquetá, in which a policeman was murdered.
Through a press release, said entity, which brings together 32 unions, expressed condolences to the members of the National Police, the workers of an oil production field and their families.
It should be remembered that the implementation of public order was led by peasant guards located in the Caguan region, department of Caquetá.
During the incursion, the oil field was destroyed and environmental damage was caused due to the fires set in the seizure of the place.
In those events, Police Deputy Ricardo Arley Monroy Prieto and a civilian were assassinated. In addition, more than 50 members of the public force were kidnapped.
“The National Trade Union Council ratifies its support and solidarity with the members of the National Police and with the hydrocarbons industry, which contributes significantly to the country’s economy and has always been open to dialogue with the population in the regions where It operates. Its workers are an example of commitment and resilience,” said that entity.
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We demand that the State, the National Government and all the institutions that comprise it guarantee security in the national territory.
In addition, he asked the Government of President Gustavo Petro for actions. “We demand that the State, the National Government and all the institutions that comprise it guarantee security in the national territory, Institutions, citizens, private companies and police officers who, by virtue of the performance of their duties, risk their lives are protected”.
It also requested “the Office of the Attorney General of the Nation and the control agencies to take the pertinent measures that will guarantee the protection of the human rights of the affected population, reestablish public order in this area of the country and advance the respective investigations and judicial processes with which the culprits of these criminal acts can be apprehended.”
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