Colombia's President issued a decree on Friday granting him emergency powers to restore order in a coca-growing region bordering Venezuela. The region has been plagued by a deadly turf war among dissident rebel groups in recent days.
The decree, issued by President Gustavo Petro, allows him to impose curfews, restrict traffic, and take other necessary steps to address the conflict. This measure, which can be extended, gives him 90 days to implement actions that would typically require congressional approval or infringe on civil rights.
