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A harsh complaint and criticism made the writer Carolina Sanín through her social networks to what she called a case of “classism and xenophobia.”
In a video, Sanín registered as a man, of Venezuelan nationality, with a girl in his arms and another who goes by his side, You cannot enter the pedestrian section of Carrera 13 with Calle 85, in the north of Bogotá.
(Further: Claudia López proposes deporting Venezuelans involved in crime)
“Proven: in the recently privatized streets of Bogotá they prevent access according to the appearance. Classism and xenophobia. This is PUBLIC SPACE. This discrimination is illegal,” Sanín trilled along with a video in which he records the entire situation.
Sanín asks a citizen who stops to observe why this man is not allowed to enter. “Do you support to those who are asking on the street And do they come here to bother people in restaurants? “, the citizen replied.
Then, the writer questions the logistics managers of this point of ‘Bogotá A Cielo Abierto’ and receives no response.
Such was the effect of this video that went viral on social networks and the district entities involved began to respond.
“The key to # BogotáACieloAbierto is care, productivity and inclusion. We regret what happened. From the @DesEconomicoBog Secretariat we are going to review the case that you present to follow up on it. Thank you for your report,” trilled the Ministry of Economic Development.
“We reject any type of discrimination in public space and in all open-air pilot areas. We are intervening with people who are not guaranteeing the free right of movement to all of us who inhabit the area. All citizens have the right to use and access the use of public space, “said the Local Mayor of Chapinero, Óscar Ramos.
And, in turn, the Secretary of Government, Luis Ernesto Gómez, confirmed last night that the fences that served as the first entry barrier were removed.
To guarantee the democratic use of public space and in agreement with restaurants in the area, our mayor @oscarramoscal At this time, remove the fences that prevented the passage over Cra 13 between Cl 85 and Cl 86.
Public space IS public. pic.twitter.com/z3UAU4NOaA
– Luis Ernesto Gómez👟 (@LuisErnestoGL) October 30, 2020
However, the writer’s request was extended to remove the obstacles that prevent the pilot from entering other areas.
BOGOTA
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