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De la Espriella Eases Colombia’s Tight Gun Control Rules

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 08 September 2026, 16:21 UTC By Oscar Medina 1 min read
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President Abelardo de la Espriella eased Colombia’s strict gun laws by lifting a general suspension of permits to carry firearms.

President Abelardo de la Espriella eased Colombia’s strict gun laws by lifting a general suspension of permits to carry firearms.
De la Espriella Eases Colombia’s (PERSON) Tight Gun Control Rules (ORG) Abelardo de la Espriella (PERSON) Colombia (LOCATION)
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