Petro calls for de-escalation and the preservation of peace
The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, has published a new, longer statement on his
Petro has called for the preservation of regional peace, and has made an urgent request for de-escalation, “exhorting all parties involved to refrain from actions that deepen the confrontation and to privilege dialogue and diplomatic channels.”
“The Republic of Colombia reiterates its conviction that peace, respect for international law and the protection of life and human dignity must prevail over any form of armed confrontation,” he concluded.
