In development of the declaration of internal shock to address the situation of public order in the Catatumbo and other regions, the National Governmentthrough Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourismadopted two measures that seek to provide attention to the affected population, as well as support to the tourism industry impacted.
Through Decree 0117 of January 30, 2025a transitory discount on income tax for tour operators of North of Santanderregistered in the National Tourism Registrythat offer free accommodation to people displaced by the conflict in the Catatumbo.
(Further: What is the administrative expropriation raised by the Government and how it will be carried out).
This discount will be equivalent to the commercial value of the night of room, subject to the verification that prices are within a reasonable range and according to historical rates and the current economic context. The providers must present the documentation that supports the provision of the free accommodation service, such as the Unique Victims Registry (RUV). In addition, the benefits to lodging establishments for hours are extended.
Displaced from different areas of Catatumbo
Likewise, and to have the necessary resources, it modifies the Article 53 of Law 2068 of 2020 In order for Fontu’s tax revenues to be allocated to assistance and subsidies for the recovery of affected tourist areas, as well as the repair of damaged tourist infrastructure, provided that the beneficiaries are registered in the National Tourism Registry.
(You can read: These are the decrees that regulate the state of internal shock in the catatumbo).
These measures are from Temporary applicationwhile the declaration of internal shock in this region of the country is maintained.
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