Bogotá. Colombian President Gustavo Petro introduced Friday that he’ll declare July 15 a civic day within the nation, at some point after Colombia and Argentina play the Copa America last.
The measure, which often suspends work actions for state entities, will apply whether or not the Colombian group wins or loses the ultimate.
“Let this present day be for unity. We’re approaching July 20 — Colombia’s independence day — and the Colombian nationwide group is a logo of unity, not of violence, not of polarization,” Petro mentioned from New York, the place he spoke the day earlier than on the United Nations Safety Council.
Monday will probably be a civic day and the day of unity of the Colombian folks, after the soccer group and July 20. That day, solely purchase Colombian issues, in order that will probably be a day of pleasure, associates and love.
Zero violence.— Gustavo Petro (@petrogustavo) July 12, 2024
Colombia, led by Argentine Néstor Lorenzo, gained 1-0 towards Uruguay on Wednesday within the Copa América semifinals.
Hundreds are anticipated to attend in Colombia’s principal cities on large screens obtainable for the general public.
With this announcement, Petro joins some native leaders who had already introduced that they might declare Monday a civic day for his or her entities.
The federal government has not issued a decree detailing the restrictions and schedules for a civic day.
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– 2024-07-20 15:24:30
