“As a consequence of these events, the government has given clear instructions to strengthen Gutiérrez’s security scheme,” added the head of the portfolio related to politics.
The denounced intimidations are attributed to the so-called “Gulf Clan“, a mafia formation of paramilitary origin, and of the “black eagles“, a ghost organization without apparent leaders, which usually circulates hate messages, mainly against social leaders and people on the left.
Regarding the discovery of a recording device, General Jorge Luis Vargas, director of the Colombian police, specified that it was a “micro camera” which is in the hands of the authorities for analysis.
“This is very serious. There is evidence that shows that it was an artifact with which it was recorded and that the campaign was infiltrated. That is an illegal activity and I leave the investigation in the hands of the authorities,” said Gutiérrez, who warned that despite what happened will not stop his campaign.
The police had already reinforced the security of the left-wing candidate, Gustavo Petro, who leads the polls and two weeks ago denounced a criminal plan to attack him in the city of Pereira.
After making the complaint, Petro suspended his political tour of the departments of the tourist region of the Eje Cafetero because, it was said, the La Cordillera criminal gang, active in the city of Pereira, was planning to assassinate him.
The candidate of the Historical Pact suspended his public meetings for three days and, after receiving a reinforcement of his security, returned to the platforms wearing a bulletproof vest and heavily escorted by bodyguards with armored shields.
The presidential elections will take place on May 29, and in the event that none of the candidates exceeds 50% plus one vote, there will be a ballot on June 19 between the two most supported candidates.
Source: Ambito
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