{
  "id": 11030977,
  "title": "Suspension of Recognition of Former M-19 Leader’s Hat as Cultural Heritage of Colombia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/suspension-of-recognition-of-former-m-19-leaders-hat-as-cultural",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T20:47:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/09/30/recognition-m-19-leader-hat-cultural-heritage-colombia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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, […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}