Peruvian Flag Removed in Leticia During Petro's Visit, Escalating Border Tensions

Leticia, Colombia – Tensions between Peru and Colombia have reportedly escalated following an incident in Leticia where the Peruvian flag was removed from a flagpole during a visit by Colombian President Gustavo Petro. The flag, which typically flies alongside the Colombian and Brazilian flags at the border, was conspicuously absent from its mast. Local residents expressed their surprise and concern over the flag's removal. One interviewee stated, "They told us that they lowered the Peruvian flag from the border, which had always been there with the three flags, like brothers." The incident has fueled discussions and concerns regarding the ongoing border conflict between the two South American nations. The removal of the flag is seen by some as a provocative act amidst already strained diplomatic relations. Authorities from both countries have yet to issue official statements regarding the specific circumstances of the flag's removal or its implications for bilateral ties.

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