2024-08-27 08:17:31
In response to the notification of the 50% reduction in the security scheme of the mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez, the National Protection Unit (UNP) issued a statement clarifying that the assignment of his protection scheme was carried out in accordance with a risk assessment.
After learning of the decision, the mayor of Medellín said: “Done. Do it, don’t worry, I’ll see how I take care of myself and my family.”
The statement says that the UNP has fulfilled its responsibility and has responded to the complaints expressed by Mayor Gutiérrez. It also highlights that The former mayor of Medellín did not have a protection scheme provided by the UNP.
The document details that in 2023, when Federico Gutiérrez was considered the leader of a political group, He was assigned a robust protection scheme by the UNP, which included several dozen units of the National Police (Ponal)). However, when he took office as mayor of Medellín, his population status changed to Public Servant, which led Ponal and UNP to reevaluate his risk.
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During the Cerrem of Public Servants held in May 2024, Ponal reported on the number of armored vehicles belonging to the mayor’s office of Medellín who were assigned to the security of the official. As a result, the UNP made the necessary adjustments to its protection scheme.
On August 19, the UNP adjusted security measures after receiving Gutiérrez’s complaint. “At this time, the official has a robust protection plan that includes a plural number of armored vehicles from the mayor’s office and the UNP, as well as the protection of dozens of units from the National Police,” the UNP said.
UNP emphasized that the characteristics and volume of the protection scheme correspond to the assessed risk of the official and that both the entity and the State and government comply with current regulations regarding protection.
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