US EditionPresident of the Senate Calls on the Government to “Weaken Congress” for Reducing Its Budget to 2026
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Senate President Lidio García warned that the government is deliberately defunding Congress. “We clearly denounce this decision, which we consider deliberate and aimed at weakening Congress and increasing the institution’s vulnerability and risk level,” the senator wrote on his social media accounts. García stated that this year, Congress was subjected to a budget cut that “jeopardizes its operation, physical and digital security, and the protec…
The president of the Congress, Lidio García, attacked the government of Gustavo Petro for the decision to cut the budget destined for the functioning of the legislative corporation during 2026. According to the Administrative Directorate of the Senate, the National Capitol requested more than 556 billion pesos for this year, but the administration approved about 48 billion pesos, leaving a deficit of approximately 76 billion pesos. García descri…
President of the Senate Calls on the Government to “Weaken Congress” for Reducing Its Budget to 2026
Lidio García assures that he will take the necessary measures to protect its functioning and autonomy.
President of the Senate alerts for budget cuts and warns risks for the autonomy of the Congress Agencia Period... Fri, 16/01/2026 - 15:21 Lidio García questioned the adjustment approved for the 2026 validity and assured that the reduction of resources compromises the functioning, the security and the independence of the Legislative against the Executive.
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