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Opposition lawmakers flooded the government's National Reconstruction bill with amendments in a move aimed at delaying its processing in the Chamber of Deputies.

May 13, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Finance Minister Germán Ávila submitted a bill to Congress to add 500 billion pesos to the budget of the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare. The measure aims to ensure the agency's operations during the second half of 2026.

The House of Representatives is expected to vote Monday on transmitting articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Senate. Lawmakers say support has grown to at least 225 members, well above the 106 votes required.

May 09, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Opposition lawmakers announced plans to submit over two thousand amendments to the national reconstruction project pushed by President José Antonio Kast's government. The move drew accusations of legislative sabotage from the executive branch, while some opposition sectors distanced themselves from the strategy.

Opposition lawmakers formalized a request for a special session on May 14 focused on Manuel Adorni's financial situation. The Unión por la Patria bloc did not sign the document and quorum remains uncertain.

May 06, 2026 Iniulat ng AI Fact checked

Democrats see opportunities in a handful of Republican-held seats in 2026, but the Senate’s arithmetic means multiple wins could still fall short of a governing majority.