Colombia's national police director who spoke about using 'exorcisms' to catch fugitives and said 'the existence of the devil is certain' was removed from his post on Wednesday by President Gustavo Petro.
He also issued a strong condemnation of abortion, which is legal in Colombia. Sanabria said that abortion is a"very serious sin" because it implies"killing a little person who is being formed."Although Colombia is a predominantly Catholic country of conservative and religious traditions, it is a secular state under its constitution.
Interior Minister Alfonso Prada said Wednesday that Sanabria's departure had nothing to do with his expressions of his religious beliefs, since the government respects freedom of thought. He said only that the dismissal was part of a new start for the national police force.
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