President Gustavo Petro expressed his concern about the importance of humanity during an event in Bogotá before traveling to Haiti. He emphasized that for nations to coexist, it is essential for humanity to be united and that freedom should be a universal right.
During his first days in the presidency of the United States, Donald Trump issued more than 100 executive orders focused on various topics, such as citizenship, federal employees, and the creation of a new government department. He also ordered the deployment of troops at the border with Mexico.
In response to Trump's immigration policies, Petro pointed out the importance of diversity and criticized the U.S. stance toward immigrants. He stressed the need for solidarity among peoples and warned about the dangers of isolationism and discrimination.
The Colombian president shared a joint statement with Leslie Voltaire, president of the Presidential Transition Council of Haiti, in which they addressed the importance of humanity over national divisions. Petro emphasized that it is crucial to build a new political subject oriented toward unity and cooperation instead of division and selfishness.
In his speech, Petro emphasized that Latin American countries do not need approval from others and that true strength lies in solidarity and cooperation among peoples. Additionally, he warned about the negative consequences of exclusion and isolation in today's society.
Petro's visit to Haiti concluded with criticisms of Trump's policies and a call for global unity and cooperation. The president highlighted that humanity must prevail over national differences and advocated for the construction of a new political framework based on solidarity and mutual respect.
