Paraglider is killed by a political advertising flight in Tuluá
The level of intolerance for political differences has reached extremes with this sad death
A paraglider, identified as Jorge Iván González, 63, was brutally murdered after making an emergency landing after a political advertising flight in support of the mayoral candidate, Gustavo Vélez.
The incident occurred when González, a well-known athlete and experienced paraglider, was making a promotional flight over the city. Due to poor weather conditions, he was forced to make a forced landing in an area known as Las Brisas, near the Tuluá River. After successfully reaching land, he sought refuge in some local homes to protect himself from the rain.
However, his peace of mind was shattered when a group of strangers approached and, without warning, shot him several times. The local police, headed by the Valle commander, Colonel Jesús Quintero, are investigating the terrible event.
Images spread on social networks reveal that Jorge Iván González had been hired to carry out an aerial exhibition that showed advertising for the former mayor and candidate for Mayor, Gustavo Vélez. The politician expressed his deep regret at the tragic news.
In response to the crime, the Minister of the Interior, Luis Fernando Velasco, has announced that, following instructions from the National Government and the director of the Colombian Police, the Valle Police operations center will be moved to the city of Tuluá to clarify the crime. murder and provide security to the community.