JEP Budget Could Be Slashed Under De La Espriella-Backed Proposal
President Abelardo de la Espriella has publicly backed a legislative proposal from his Salvación Nacional party to cut 100 billion pesos from the 2027 budget of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP). The proposal, introduced by Senator Enrique Gómez, would redirect the funds to the Superior Council of the Judicature to strengthen Colombia’s ordinary judicial […]
President Abelardo de la Espriella has endorsed a proposal from his party to cut 100 billion pesos from the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) budget of 2027. The funds would be redirected to bolster Colombia's ordinary judicial system. Senator Enrique Gómez introduced the initiative, arguing the additional resources could create new judicial offices and strengthen the regular justice branch. The proposal has not yet been approved and requires congressional support during the ongoing budget debate.
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