As part of the tours carried out by the District at the PMU 24/7, installed at the IDIPRON UPI La Florida headquarters, last weekend members of the Emberá community attacked five officials by throwing glass bottles at them during one of the tours. of the PMU and preventing entry to the District facilities.
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The PMU 24/7, implemented as a strategy to address the situation of the Emberá community in Bogotá, aims to strengthen the institutional response capacity through prevention and care actions.
These interventions are carried out in a respectful and organized manner, with the aim of preventing risks that may affect the integrity of people, especially children and adolescents, who are a priority for this administration.
During the weekends, the dynamics of alcohol consumption intensify, which generates aggressive attitudes on the part of some members of the community and situations that can put officials at risk, as has happened in recent days.
The objective of this administration is to provide preventive and care support. The officials, in carrying out this task, maintain a respectful presence that does not interfere with their own activities or with the cultural processes of the community. As has been reiterated in dialogue tables and official communications, attacks against officials are not permitted.
The community is called to respect and abide by this basic principle of coexistence. The District has already filed the corresponding complaints against those responsible for the attacks. We invite you to watch the statements of the District Councilor for Peace, Victims and Reconciliation, Isabelita Mercado, in the video published on the social network X:
We call on the community to abide by basic principles of coexistence, dialogue and non-aggression. The corresponding legal measures are already underway. We urge the @UnidadVictimas to act quickly and advance the return or relocation process. pic.twitter.com/IyPt5QC6kF
— Peace Council of Bogotá 🕊 (@ConsejeriaDePaz) November 19, 2024
Constant support will continue to be provided and a differential and permanent institutional offer will be offered, exclusive for this population, fulfilling the duty of monitoring and verifying what is happening at UPI La Florida.
In addition to these actions, for the first time investments have been made in the territory by the District in search of providing guarantees of sustainability for returns, through an inter-institutional effort carried out with the community that was settled in the Park. National and that also contemplates the population settled in the UPI La Florida who decide to return to their territories.
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Finally, concern is expressed about what was announced by the Victims Unit, in that there will be no more returns or relocations for the Emberá population during the remainder of the year. It is essential to fulfill the commitments pending for three years with this community.
Therefore, a call is made for action and speed so that the Victims Unit and other national entities fulfill their responsibility to guarantee the right of return and relocation of this community. Commitments to victims cannot continue to be postponed indefinitely.
What measures are being taken to ensure the safety of District officials in future visits to sensitive areas like the PMU 24/7 facility?
1. Section 1: The recent incident at the PMU 24/7 facility and its aftermath
– Guest 1: What are your thoughts on the attack that took place on District officials during a tour of the PMU 24/7 facility at UPI La Florida?
– Guest 2: Can you explain the steps being taken by the District to address the aggressive behavior of some members of the Emberá community in response to this incident?
2. Section 2: The role of the PMU 24/7 in strengthening institutional response capacity
– Guest 1: How has the PMU 24/7 been helpful in addressing the situation of the Emberá community in Bogotá?
– Guest 2: What challenges has the District encountered while implementing the PMU 24/7, and how have they been overcome?
3. Section 3: The need for dialogue and respect between the District and the Emberá community
– Guest 1: In the context of the Emberá community’s cultural processes, how can dialogue and non-aggression be encouraged?
– Guest 2: Is there a disconnect between the District’s efforts to provide care and support, and the Emberá community’s expectations? If so, how can this be addressed?
4. Section 4: The importance of legal measures and inter-institutional collaboration
– Guest 1: What progress has been made in filing complaints against those responsible for the attack on the District officials?
- Guest 2: How crucial is the involvement of the Victims Unit in addressing the needs of the Emberá community, especially regarding relocation and reintegration efforts?
5. Section 5: The promise of investments and the need for commitment to victims’ rights
– Guest 1: What are some of the investments that the District has made in the territory to support the Emberá community’s return and reintegration?
– Guest 2: Given the pending commitments to the Emberá community, how important is it for national entities to honor their obligations and guarantee their rights under the law?
