This Tuesday in the plenary session of the House of Representatives a proposal was approved for the House of Representatives to meet in person 100%, taking into account the capacity in companies as of November 1. The proposal was presented by the representative Inti Asprilla of the Green Party.
“Reason for which there is no reason, nor any presentation to public opinion for the House of Representatives to continue operating under the virtual modality, when the majority of Colombians are working in person with the proper provisions to safeguard their health and that of their community“said the Representative.
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According to the Speaker of the Chamber Jennifer Arias of the Democratic Center, “Face-to-face appointment is announced from next week and a period of 15 days to run the works in the Elliptical Room. It will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, “he said.
The return to presence was celebrated by congressmen such as Mauricio Toro, who emphasized that “there is no justification for some congressmen to continue meeting. from their vans and their farms, while we watch them attend campaign events for democracy, transparency and respect for citizens! “.
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For his part, Congressman Julio César Triana indicated that he decided to support the proposal of his colleague (Inti Asprilla) “so that the plenary of the House of Representatives return to the presence in its 100%. As we have always said, laws are not passed through a screen“, Held.
Finally, An accidental commission was announced that will coordinate with the Administrative Headquarters of the Chamber, the remodeling of the Elliptical Hall where the 172 parliamentarians meet.