According to local media reports on the 22nd, the Colombian government issued a decree on the same day announcing that the country will enter a “state of economic and social emergency” for a period of 30 days from now on to deal with the serious situation currently faced and take necessary measures to contain the spread of the crisis. The decree states that after declaring a state of emergency, the Colombian government can issue laws specifically designed to deal with the crisis and stop the spread of its effects. At the same time, it can temporarily establish new types of taxes or amend existing taxes.

According to local media reports on the 22nd, the Colombian government issued a decree on the same day announcing that the country will enter a “state of economic and social emergency” for a period of 30 days from now on to deal with the serious situation currently faced and take necessary measures to contain the spread of the crisis. The decree states that after declaring a state of emergency, the Colombian government can issue laws specifically designed to deal with the crisis and stop the spread of its effects. At the same time, it can temporarily establish new types of taxes or amend existing taxes.