UNP director claims agency protected Colombian politician

The director of Colombia's National Protection Unit (UNP), Augusto Rodríguez, stated the agency fulfilled its security obligations to presidential pre-candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay, who was targeted in an attack. Rodríguez defended the UNP's actions following criticism regarding Uribe Turbay's security detail, explaining that the team was understaffed at the time of the attack due to logistical issues. He also mentioned the security scheme is a mixed operation coordinated by a police officer. Rodríguez affirmed he would resign if the president requested it, adding that the UNP had met its responsibilities. The statement comes amid calls for his resignation from various political factions.