US EditionGovernors and Mayors of Capitals Rebel Against Petro's Taxes
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The governors of Colombia have decided to rebel against President Gustavo Petro. In an unprecedented political action, the regional leaders, grouped in the National Federation of Departments, announced on Thursday afternoon that they not only disagree with the economic emergency decreed by the central government, but refuse to apply the decree that increases taxes on liquors and cigarettes because they affect “the territorial governance, the fis…
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Independent EspañolAssociated Press BOGOTA (AP) — A group of governors in Colombia refused Thursday to implement in their territories the economic emergency decree declared by President Gustavo Petro in December, which allows him to establish temporary taxes without congressional approval. The governor of Valle del Cauca, Dilian Francisca Toro, told reporters that 17 of the country's 32 governors made the decision after a meeting of the National Federation of Depa…
Governors question emergency decree and ask to stop tax increases Agency Period... Thu, 15/01/2026 - 19:35 Departmental governors warn risks to fiscal autonomy, demand institutional respect and demand urgent security actions in the face of violence in the regions. Tags Regions
The portfolio specified that the proceeds will continue to go to the traditional essential sectors, health, sport and education
Minister of Finance, Germán Ávila. Image: Ministry of Finance The Ministry of Finance summoned the governors to a working table that will be held on Monday, January 19 at 8: 00 a.m., in the Antonio García Nossa room, which is located in the premises of the same entity. The purpose of the meeting is to clarify the concerns of the regional authorities about the economic emergency decreed by the Government. This occurs after the governors publicly …
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