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Traditionally on December 25, families go out to walk the streets of the Historic Center either to take a walk or see the Christmas lighting, those who have not yet had the opportunity to do so, however, this year due to the coronavirus, the authorities They have been emphatic in stating that if it is not necessary to leave home, it is better not to do so, since self-care is essential to prevent infections from continuing to increase.
But that was not the panorama that was seen on the night of the holiday Friday in the Historic Center, specifically in the Plaza de la Trinidad in Getsemaní, where the crowds, the misuse of the mask and the consumption of liquor were the protagonists of the night, leaving behind the trail of COVID-19, which is still latent in the city.
And the measurements?
Although the Mayor of Cartagena announced that by this time they were going to deploy different operations in the city with which they would seek to comply with biosafety measures and avoid this type of situation, in this square no control was presented. (Read here: This is the security plan for Cartagena)
Where are the authorities? Was the question that many asked themselves, after seeing the photographs. The universal contacted the Secretary of the Interior, David Múnera, who pointed out that “self-care is the key to prevent further increases in coronavirus, we have been doing rounds verifying compliance, but it is important that the same people take care of themselves.”
The secretary added that “the behavior of Cartagena on the night of December 24 was generally positive. They followed the measures responsibly. The good sense to understand the situation and the infections that we have been suffering in the last 25 days prevailed. I think the people of Cartagena spent Christmas as a family. It was a very quiet night, crowds and riots were avoided in general terms and we want it to be the same for the rest of the days, we must take care of ourselves to take care of others ”.
During the framework of the Christmas Plan “prosperous and safe Christmas” the command of the Metropolitan Police of Cartagena arranged a series of security devices in the different neighborhoods of the city, which has more than 1,000 soldiers who will guarantee the normal development of these Christmas parties in shopping centers, parks, squares, tourist and historical sites, beaches, hotels, banks, airport, transport terminal, roads and mobile checkpoints in prioritized neighborhoods.
It is tourists and Cartagena who come together in this place. // Zenia Valdelamar
Residents of this area of the city commented that from 5 in the afternoon citizens begin to arrive in the square, extending their stay until dawn, so they ask for a greater police presence.
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