COThe article discusses President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella's plans for governing without significant legislative support from Congress, focusing on his proposed use of emergency economic measures and reversal of former President Juan Manuel Santos' 'Peace Process' policies. It highlights De La Espriella's campaign promise of 90 decretes to address national issues, supported by advisors like lawyer Germán Calderón who suggest the administration will rely heavily on executive powers rather than congressional approval. The piece explains how the government could invoke states of exception, such as economic emergencies, to bypass Congress, but notes that this approach faces scrutiny from the Constitutional Court, which has become more cautious in approving such measures. Legal expert Paula Robledo comments on the constitutional requirements for declaring emergencies, emphasizing the need for compliance with legal standards. The article also outlines De La Espriella's intention to dismantle the 'Total Peace' policy of the previous administration, including ending negotiations with criminal groups like the Clan del Golfo.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames De La Espriella's governance strategy as a progressive shift away from the previous administration's policies, particularly the 'Peace Process' under President Santos. While it presents factual information about potential executive actions, it emphasizes the dismantling of a past,
