Enrique Gómez rejected Federico Gutiérrez’s proposal to start dialogues with the ELN: “You don’t negotiate with criminals”

The presidential candidate for National Redemption, Enrique Gómez. Photo: courtesy of Asofunds

The announcement of the presidential candidate Federico Gutierrez to open a dialog table with the National Liberation Army (ELN) In the event of an election victory, it was criticized in some areas of public opinion. The comments of the former mayor of Medellín came after this guerrilla reported on it Truce before the first round.

The out-of-law organization indicated that this measure will begin at 0:00 of the next Wednesday May 25th and lasts until 12:00 p.m. Friday June 3rd. However, they stated that the truce “only covers those military forces and from government police; We reserve the right to defend ourselves in the event of an attack.”

“I always welcome any ceasefire because that’s what it means there will be no deathsthat they will kill no more soldiersno more police officersnot they are kidnappedthat they will not extort money as before,” stated “Fico” in the first instance. And he added his suggestion is that “Leave this truce indefinitely and as soon as we win the presidency, with a unilateral and indefinite truce, We sat down to discuss where Colombia is going.”

In connection: Federico Gutiérrez reiterates that “it will open the door to dialogue with the ELN”

This Tuesday, the candidate for the National Salvation Movement took the floor via his Twitter account and criticized Gutiérrez’s proposal: “A democracy cannot negotiate principles or the law. Dear Federico, this is not the way. We’ve already done the worst delivery drill in the world sovereigntythat Law and the integrity with the negotiation of Havana. We shouldn’t repeat it with the ELN, Narco-terrorist group, murderer who despises life and the law”.

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Gomez then pointed out that “what Colombia needs is affirmative rulers, convinced of their duty and missionwho should first protect the good citizen and pTrack down the killer and terrorist“.

“So, National redemption is the true option for change to restore security to our fields, our towns, homes and parks,” the lawyer added, urging citizens to vote for him in the May 29 elections. “You don’t negotiate with criminals, dear @FicoGutierrez“, he concluded.

Through his social media, presidential candidate Enrique Gómez Federico Gutiérrez responded to the possibility of starting talks with the ELN. Video: Twitter @Enrique_GomezM

Another announcement made by the illegal armed group in the statement was the importance of “searching for alternatives” to the conflict for the benefit of the Colombian people. “Peace is not about these Compromises between the oligarchy, but to look for alternatives for all Colombians. That a dialogue is opened where that is allowed Majorities are heardtake care of yourself disputed claims; Analyze what is necessary transformations that can make Colombia a truly democratic country”.

“A peace process with the ELN is the best opportunity to address priority issues for the country such as: corruption, the assassination of social leaders and drug trafficking,” the organization stressed outside the law.

On the other hand, the ELN pointed out that theycomprehensive proposal‘ to identify them big drug lords in Colombia, which is why they find it convenient that “the International Commission to carry out this verification starting with the ELN to verify whether or not we are involved; and in this process Let’s formulate background exits; Solutions, not excuses Keep covering up this lucrative businessto the extent necessary for the state”.

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