Colombia’s Foreign Ministry Declares Urgency to Continue Passport Production
In order to continue with passport production in Colombia, after the decision of the Administrative Court of Cundinamarca that halted the agreement signed by the previous government of Gustavo Petro with Portugal, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared manifest urgency. This is a measure that allows state entities to contract directly and immediately and thus […]
The Colombian Foreign Ministry has declared a state of manifest urgency to ensure continuous passport production after a recent court decision. This measure allows the government to contract directly and immediately for passport and visa issuance services, guaranteeing uninterrupted service. The measure, which was adopted following a ruling by the Administrative Court of Cundinamarca, suspends agreements with Portugal related to the new passport model.
Despite this suspension, the ministry assures citizens that passport and consulate services remain operational, with scheduled appointments still valid and no additional procedures required. The measure was based on Article 42 of Law 80 of 1993 and is an exceptional mechanism to adopt necessary contractual measures when service continuity requires immediate action. The ministry will now work on a permanent public bidding process to address future needs.
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