and are "putting pressure" on the Colombia's security infrastructure with their four-day tour, . The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have which began Thursday, having accepted an invitation from Vice President Francia Marquez. While there has been some criticism surrounding the visit, many of the demonstrated "pure joy and positive vibes" in response to couple's arrival.
Colombia is currently under urging people to "reconsider travel" due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping risks. Anthony Cawdron, a former royal butler, vocalized his concerns, stating: "I think each of these trips that they take seems to have the effect that people question them more." Speaking to , he added: "They are putting a burden on a country that may have a limited amount of methods of keeping them safe.
I think it's a distraction that King Charles doesn't necessarily need, and we just had a successful Olympics and everyone is saluting Team GB, and everyone is happy about that." In Colombia, socially aware students recognized the significance of Harry and Meghan's visit. The couple had a packed schedule for their first day which included engaging with local culture and participating in a Responsible Digital Future forum at a Bogota university.
There, they discussed the challenges of living in a digital era and took part in an open discussion with students, Colombia's vice president, and Nobel Prize laureate Maria Ressa. A student who had the opportunity to interact with the Duke and Duchess expressed her ex.