Suspension of Recognition of Former M-19 Leader’s Hat as Cultural Heritage of Colombia
In June of last year, then-President of Colombia Gustavo Petro caused a national uproar when his government elevated the hat of Carlos Pizarro Leon-Gomez, the last leader of the M-19 guerrilla group, to the status of cultural heritage of the Nation. The former president was a member of that group. In addition to that recognition, […]
The Council of State has suspended Colombia's recognition of the hat of former M-19 guerrilla leader Carlos Pizarro Leon-Gomez as cultural heritage. The decision came after a challenge that the decision was made without authority, as the Ministry of Culture lacked the power to make such a declaration. The council emphasized that the act violated the terms of Law 397 of 1997, which requires prior approval from the National Council of Cultural Heritage and the establishment of a Special Management and Protection Plan for assets declared of cultural interest.
The Council of State's ruling is a precautionary measure, and the matter will be decided in the final judgment.
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