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Colombia declares state of economic emergency after August 10 earthquake

President Abelardo de la Espriella issued Decree 1261 of 2026 to bypass Congress following the disaster.

By Andrés Felipe Cárdenas · 4w
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The Colombian government declared a State of Economic Emergency via Decree 1261 of 2026 following the August 10 earthquake, allowing President Abelardo de la Espriella to issue decrees without Congressional approval.

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