Colombia to declare ‘state of emergency’ as violence in northern regions spikes
Colombian president Gustavo Petro said he will declare a state of emergency, following a spate of guerrilla attacks in the country’s northeast that has killed dozens of people and forced thousands to flee their homes.
In a message posted to X on Monday, Mr Petro said he would “declare a state of internal commotion,” a measure that enables the executive branch to pass certain kinds of legislation without congressional approval for three months.
