Senado convocó sesión extraordinaria y hará control político al decreto de emergencia económica del Gobierno

El Senado de la República convocó a una sesión extraordinaria para este viernes 26 de diciembre, en medio del choque institucional entre el Congreso y...

Senado convocó sesión extraordinaria y hará control político al decreto de emergencia económica del Gobierno

TL;DR

  • The Senate convened an extraordinary session for December 26th.
  • The session aims to approve military promotions and review decrees made under an economic emergency.
  • Senate President Lidio García Turbay asserted legislative autonomy against the executive branch.
  • García criticized ministers for attempting to condition the Senate's oversight.
  • The Senate disputes the government's justification for the economic emergency declaration.
  • The Minister of the Interior, Armando Benedetti, stated the Senate cannot study the emergency until the government submits its report.
  • Senator Carlos Fernando Motoa will present the proposition to debate the government's actions.