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Part of situation: Colombia shifts security policy and ends peace dialogues (9 clusters)

Colombia President Abelardo de la Espriella loosens firearm restrictions

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Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has issued a decree loosening long-standing restrictions on carrying firearms in public for self-defense. The move reverses a policy established in December 2015 under former President Juan Manuel Santos, which required additional authorization even for those holding gun permits.

President de la Espriella stated that the change is intended to ensure law-abiding citizens can defend themselves against criminals. He emphasized that while citizens gain more rights to carry weapons, law enforcement will continue to aggressively pursue and disarm criminal elements.

Former Senator María Fernanda Cabal of the Centro Democrático party praised the decision, describing it as a matter of common sense and a fundamental right to protect one's family. Cabal also highlighted the issue of illegal weaponry in the country, noting that over four million illegal guns exist in Colombia, many of which enter via the border with Venezuela.

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Abelardo De La Espriella · Centro Democrático · Colombia · Juan Manuel Santos · María Fernanda Cabal

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Former Senator María Fernanda Cabal expressed support for the decree, stating citizens have a right to defend their families. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The previous restriction on carrying guns in public was implemented in December 2015 under President Juan Manuel Santos. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.breitbart.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The new decree aims to allow law-abiding citizens to be armed for self-defense while law enforcement continues to pursue criminals. www.breitbart.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Cabal noted that there are more than four million illegal weapons in Colombia, many entering through the Venezuelan border. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] President Abelardo de la Espriella issued a decree loosening restrictions on carrying firearms in public for self-defense. www.breitbart.com

Sources

Panamá niega ingreso a dos colombianos vinculados con cobros “gota a gota” [destinopanama.com.pa]
Crisis fiscal Colombia: De La Espriella destapa 10 billones comprometidos y avisa a la banca española [www.moncloa.com]
Ciudadanos tienen derecho a defenderse dice la exsenadora María Fernanda Cabal [diariodelcauca.com.co]
Ciudadanos tienen derecho a defenderse dice la exsenadora María Fernanda Cabal [www.diariodelsur.com.co]
Presidente de Colombia impugnará fallos judiciales contra su política de seguridad Ensegundos República Dominicana [ensegundos.do]
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella Loosens Restrictions on Being Armed for Self-Defense [www.breitbart.com]