Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Monday his intention to declare a state of emergency in response to the recent surge of guerrilla attacks in the northeast region of the country. These attacks have resulted in the deaths of dozens of individuals and forced thousands to flee their homes.
The state of emergency, termed as a 'state of internal commotion,' will grant the executive branch the authority to enact specific legislation without the need for congressional approval for a period of three months. However, this measure can be challenged and annulled by Colombia's constitutional court.
