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Petro Declares Economic Emergency in Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared an economic emergency to impose new taxes after Congress rejected a tax reform to fund the 2026 budget.

Petro Declares Economic Emergency in Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared an economic emergency to impose new taxes after Congress rejected a tax reform to fund the 2026 budget.

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2026-01-29T19:10:36+00:00

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Colombian bishops condemned the president for his statements about Jesus's personal life, emphasizing that such comments violate religious freedom and require respect for citizens' religious sentiments.
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