Gobernadores se rebelan y anuncian que no aplicarán el decreto de emergencia económica y que esperarán a la Corte

TL;DR

A group of governors announced they will not implement the national government's economic emergency decree adjusting taxes on liquors and cigarettes.
The governors argue that the decree puts strategic regional revenues for health, education, and sports at risk.
The Federación Nacional de Departamentos formally expressed disagreement and rejection of the decree, stating the consumption tax is a territorial revenue meant for departmental spending.
The Governor of Valle, Dilian Francisca Toro, highlighted concerns about increased smuggling and the central government receiving additional revenue, impacting regional finances.
The governors plan to challenge the decree judicially by submitting a document to the Constitutional Court, filing individual lawsuits, and building legal arguments against its application.
The Minister of the Interior, Armando Benedetti, criticized the governors' decision as a "bad example" and warned of potential legal consequences, including usurpation of the Court's functions and personal liability for uncollected funds.

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