Jorge Hugo Elejalde was elected as the mayor of Frontino (Antioquia) and has since joined the fight over the rivalry between Gustavo Petro, presidential candidate, versus General Eduardo Zapateiro the Army commander. petro gustavo began with the attack by the Gulf Clan in Frontino this week.
gustavo petro has resisted the assertion that the issue regarding the attack on and the massacre on seven soldiers was forgotten, and that they now only focus on a political fight and not focused on the arrest of those responsible.
Elejalde said, “I call on General, instead of fighting with presidential candidates in the full Presidential Elections, the general must focus is to come, defend US, put on his boots,”
He said, “I respect institutions, I am a respecter and love the Army. I’m the one who has given the most face to them, but I am not a fan of people who forget their constitutional duties and leaving politics to the politicians.”
The mayor has invited Diego Molano, the minister and general to visit Frontino to discuss violence issues that plague the city.