Córdoba Declares Yellow Hospital Alert Ahead of President Gustavo Petro’s Visit to ciénaga de Oro
The Government of Córdoba, through it’s Ministry of Health, has declared a yellow hospital alert in four municipalities of the department in anticipation of President Gustavo Petro Urrego’s visit to his native Ciénaga de Oro on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The alert, which began at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday,January 28,will remain in effect until 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 30.
The affected municipalities include Montería, Sahagún, Cereté, and Ciénaga de Oro. Health service providers in these areas are required to activate emergency hospital plans to ensure preparedness during the president’s visit. Governor Erasmo Zuleta Bechara emphasized the importance of these measures to maintain public safety and order.
While the official agenda for the visit has not yet been disclosed, President Petro announced his trip to Ciénaga de Oro in December 2024 to assess the progress of his management’s initiatives in the region.
In readiness for the visit, the Mayor’s Office of Montería issued Decree 0035 of 2025, outlining several security measures. These include a prohibition on parking any type of vehicle—including cars, motorcycles, and animal-drawn carts—around the Los Garzones airport. Additionally, the use of drones within a 2-kilometer radius of the president’s locations is banned between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on January 29.
The decree also restricts the transport of flammable fluids, debris, waste, and home gas cylinders in trucks, dump trucks, or similar vehicles during the same time frame. furthermore, the transport of people on the exterior parts of vehicles is prohibited. Motorcycle crews are barred from using the route designated for the presidential caravan and the Los Garzones Airport.These measures aim to ensure the safety of both the president and the public during his visit. the Metropolitan Police of Montería has also been actively strengthening security in the city center to support these efforts.
key Measures During the Yellow Hospital Alert
| Measure | Details |
|——————————————–|—————————————————————————–|
| Yellow Hospital Alert | Active in Montería,Sahagún,Cereté,and Ciénaga de Oro from Jan 28–30,2025 |
| Parking Restrictions | Prohibited around Los Garzones Airport |
| Drone Usage | Banned within a 2-kilometer radius of the president’s locations |
| Transport Restrictions | Flammable fluids,debris,waste,and gas cylinders prohibited |
| Motorcycle Crews | barred from presidential caravan routes |
For more information on the security measures in Montería,visit The Metropolitan Police of Montería strengthens security in the center.As Córdoba prepares for this significant event, residents are encouraged to stay informed and adhere to the outlined measures to ensure a smooth and secure visit for President Petro. For updates on water quality monitoring in the region, check out In Córdoba they monitor water quality in aqueduct networks.Stay tuned for further developments as the visit unfolds.