Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on undocumented Colombians residing in the United States to return to the country, offering them productive loans upon their arrival. According to Petro, these loans will be managed through the Department of Social Prosperity (DPS), led by Gustavo Bolívar, a close collaborator of the president.
In his statements, Petro urged compatriots working in the United States to return to Colombia in search of better opportunities, noting that many of them, despite earning more, do not have stable jobs abroad. The president quoted Juan Pablo Duarte, urging to work for the homeland and promising to resolve the humanitarian crisis in the Catatumbo region.
In response to Petro's request, internet users expressed concern over the reduction of the DPS budget during his tenure, questioning the viability of the promises of productive loans. Some users pointed out the need to prioritize unemployed young professionals in Colombia before offering help to those returning from abroad, emphasizing the importance of dignity over material benefits.
The Department of Social Prosperity committed to working on providing productive loans for those who enroll in its programs after returning to the country, supporting Petro's initiative as an effort to build social wealth in Colombia.
