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Finance ministry confirms $16 trillion tax reform after court ruling
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After the Constitutional Court struck down the December 2025 emergency economic decree, the Colombian government will present a tax reform to raise $16 trillion. Finance Minister Germán Ávila and President Gustavo Petro confirmed the plan in response to the fiscal imbalance. The measure aims to avoid cuts to social spending and address inherited deficits.
The Democratic Alliance says it will participate in any impeachment process following the Constitutional Court ruling that found the National Assembly acted inconsistently with the Constitution in the Phala Phala matter.
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Colombia's Constitutional Court declared unfounded the recusals by several magistrates to review the economic emergency decree, which includes a wealth tax to address the winter crisis in Córdoba. The full chamber will continue its analysis tomorrow, April 29, after six magistrates recused themselves the previous day. Business leaders and President Gustavo Petro have reacted to the judicial review.
The Supreme Court (MA) has formed a selection committee to find a replacement for Constitutional Court Justice Anwar Usman, who will retire at the end of 2026. MA Chief Justice Sunarto emphasized the need for a balance of knowledge and faith in prospective judges. The selection process involves various community figures and academics.
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Police Regulation No. 10 of 2025 has sparked controversy for not fully aligning with a Constitutional Court ruling. The Chairman of the Front Pemuda Indonesia Raya praises National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo for constitutional compliance, while Jimly Asshiddiqie highlights the lack of reference to the MK decision.