Bolivian government dismisses officials who denied entry to Ukrainians

Government Bolivian dismissed this Saturday four officials who prevented the entry into the country of a Ukrainian couple escaping from the war, assuring that this action “does not represent the decision of the State” and that he is now making arrangements so that they can return to Bolivia.

“What has happened now with two Ukrainian citizens has been a bad personal decision produced by a misinterpretation of the regulations by personnel in charge of immigration control”stated the general director of Migration, Katherine Calderón, at a press conference in La Paz.

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The Ukrainian couple fled their country as soon as the war broke out. First he arrived in Germany, from there he went to Argentina to finally stay in boliviathanks to the invitation of a compatriot of his who has lived in the country for more than forty years, local media reported.

Both arrived at the Viru Viru International Airport, in the eastern region of Santa Cruz, last Friday afternoon and were held there until they were finally returned this Saturday morning.

The refusal of access was taken despite the fact that the Ukrainian consuls in Brazil, Argentina and the interim in bolivia.

Some of the officials who handled the case of the Ukrainian couple argued that the couple “did not meet requirements” to enter the country even though they explained that they were coming to seek refuge from the war.

The director of Immigration reported that for this reason the Airports Manager, Inspectorate Manager, the Santa Cruz District Immigration Manager and the National Airport Manager were terminated from their duties, in addition to opening a process for omission and non-compliance. application of norms.

Calderon stated that “This problem the State wants to solve” And because of that “It has mobilized several government institutions” to manage the return of the couple and “welcome them with open arms.

The official explained that when a person claims to be in a state of vulnerability at a migration control point “You have to be given expedited entry” so that later you can regularize your situation.

This situation provoked an avalanche of criticism. Even two former presidents of the country demonstrated to reproach the action that led to the expulsion of the Ukrainian couple.

“Wasn’t the government and ALBA promoting ‘universal citizenship’ for migrants? There is no solidarity with the refugees from the Russian invasion war?”former President Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé questioned on Twitter.

“@LuchoXBolivia Clemency and humanity please! How can your officials deport #Ukraine-us escaping the Russian genocide?”, was the reproach of former president Jorge”tutorial” Quiroga, who tagged President Luis Arce on that social network.

After what happened, the director of Migration indicated that she will go to Santa Cruz to personally receive this Ukrainian couple this Sunday and demonstrate that bolivia “respect current regulations” and this incident was due to “particular decisions and misinterpretation” of the rules.

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Source: Elcomercio

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