00:00In Colombia, President Alberto de la Esprella signed a decree lifting to general suspension
00:04on firearm permits, marking a significant shift in security policy as the country faces
00:09persistent violence from armed and criminal groups.
00:12President Alberto de la Esprella stated that the measure restores permits for law-abiding
00:17citizens while maintaining legal requirements, reversing key security policies maintained
00:21by previous administrations.
00:24The new head of state has increased military operations.
00:27However, authorities report a deepening security crisis and the dismantling of the previous
00:32government's peace-focused framework.
00:34In this context, international observers argue that armed civilians could exacerbate current
00:39levels of violence and criminal instability across the country.
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