The president of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, has declared a renewed drug war and announced significant changes to the country's gun laws.
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Updated Oct 13
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The president of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, has declared a renewed drug war and announced significant changes to the country's gun laws.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Espriella ordered strikes against FARC dissidents and accused Washington of funding the groups.1 source
President announced arrests against a drug group in Antioquia as part of the renewed drug war.1 source
- President Abelardo de la Espriella ended the decade-long suspension of carry licenses in Colombia.Sub-event
The President's plan to resume spraying in Colombia is now subject to constitutional court approval.1 source
President declares drug war and loosens gun laws in Colombia.1 source
President de la Espriella lifts gun ban affecting citizens in Colombia.1 source
Presidential policy debate on gun control heats up with senatorial criticism and a new decree easing firearm restrictions.1 source
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The entities involved
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Abelardo de la Espriella
Colombian lawyer and businessman (born 1978)
- The current president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has blamed Congress for budget failures and attributed the deficit to the previous administration of Gustavo Petro.
- Abelardo de la Espriella's government filed a budget plan, which Goldman Sachs is monitoring, expecting Congress to dilute the proposal.
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Colombia
country in South America
- A summit was held in Madrid, Spain, where Pabitra Margherita met with foreign ministers from Bolivia and Colombia to strengthen bilateral relations.
- Andean countries, including Colombia, are showing a trend of seeking closer ties with the United States, influenced by Trumpian populism and regional political shifts involving Argentina.
Related events
- Leading military offensive against organized crime and management of shared border issues between Colombia and Venezuela.
- President vowed to restore order and eradicate narco-terrorists, seeking alliances to support anti-cartel efforts.
- Abelardo de la Espriella is redrawing alliances amid ongoing security and human rights concerns in Colombia.
- Colombia requested joint military operations from the US following the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella.
- Abelardo de la Espriella gains support in the Colombian election while reports highlight cocaine trafficking centers in Cali.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- riotimesonline.com
- riotimesonline.com
- colombiareports.com
- colombiareports.com
- bbc.co.uk
- thepeninsulaqatar.com