Gaviria declares state of emergency
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Colombian Pres Cesar Gaviria Trujillo on Nov 8, 1992, declared a state of emergency to aid in the fight against insurgent and drug-related gang activity in the country. Gaviria promised to focus on guerrilla leadership, finances, urban networks and operational capability.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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Embattled president declares emergency
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Samper declared a state of emergency after civil protests began when allegations that Samper accepted money for his presidential campaign from members of the Cali drug cartel. The proof for the allegations is fairly strong, and Samper's resignation was requested.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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