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The Colombia´s Tax Reform Bill for 2019
Recently, the Radical Change party (Cambio Radical in Spanish), a political party with several seats in
the Colombian Congress, submitted a tax reform bill to Colombia’s Congress
to increase the taxes for 2019.
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According to the Colombian government, the tax reform proposal looks for progressivity, fiscal sustainability and simplification; however, it threatens the family basket stability and the economic activity of many Colombians.
ResponderEliminarThe proposal of the national government has generated a great debate, in which the advantages and disadvantages have been analyzed. Next, I am going to present some of them.
I think that if the law is approved, we could cover the fiscal hole of 14 billion pesos, and with it, many of the government programs such as health, education, culture, sport, and many others will benefit.
On the other hand, I think that one of the disadvantages of this reform will be that the middle class people will have to pay more taxes in the family basket, which will affect their economy because they won’t be able to buy the same products they used to buy for the same prices.
To conclude, the tax reform has its advantages and disadvantages. However, I think that there are more disadvantages. That is why the government should look for other alternatives to cover the fiscal gap.
I wanted to congratulate you because your publication seems very complete because it summarizes very well the proposal put forward by the national government and your point of view is clear, as well as the arguments against and in favor, besides this the recommendations given by the teacher for the preparation of it.
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ResponderEliminar¿WILL FISCAL REFORM FOR THE YEAR 2019 BE BENEFIT FOR THE PEOPLE?
ResponderEliminarIt is about the pros and cons that exist in the fiscal reform for the year 2019.
The tax reform occurred because the DIAN has become a good journalist and has been published in the month of October 2018, and this month 2019
According to the minister of finance and public credit, Alberto Carrasquilla made sure that this reform was made in order to activate competitiveness in companies and in the fight against poverty. Ernesto Macias, reduce taxes on businesses, attack the circumvention and evasion of the country's finances.
I do not agree with the tax reform for the year 2019 that will be presented for the middle and lower classes, while for companies this will be reduced. The network for Tax Justice denounces that the VAT increase has a negative effect on inequality.
The tax reform aims to activate competition among companies, reduce taxes on these people and fight against poverty; However, this is the only negative effect on inequality. I believe that companies should employ people from the middle and lower classes so that they can pay what the tax reform demands, since taxes are reduced with this last reform that the president duke proposed.
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ResponderEliminarWith the announcement of the financing law proposed by the Ministry of Finance, many Colombians are worried about the remarkable increase that the prices of the products of the family basket could have. The extension of VAT to food that previously did not pay taxes or that were only taxed with 5 percent has household accounts, especially those who are part of strata 1, 2 and 3.
ResponderEliminarI do not agree with this financing law since this reform will be the headache of more than one Colombian, as it would not only mean an increase in the price of the basic family shopping basket, but also that of food services outside the home as the restaurants and the fast food stands.
The bill in which the tax reform is planned for the 2019 term and beyond, aims to achieve financing for the restoration of the national balance. The initiative, composed of 87 articles, presents important changes in the increase of taxes and others.
ResponderEliminarIn spite of the multiple tax reforms that have been carried out in the country in the last 30 years, today there is a redistribution of the tax structure. of the country, of the fate that is, before becoming an obstacle to the economic development of the country and the population
Therefore, in my opinion, I do not agree with this increase in taxes, among the proposals cited for this bill is to propose six days without VAT, six days that do not offset the other 359 of this regressive tax, In addition, the president-elect has not explained how it will be implemented technically, which I see supremely complicated.
In my personal point, I think the government should look for other alternatives to make it worth the tax increase and cover the "fiscal debt".
Hello Yessica,
EliminarI respect your opinion and I also share it, but I want to add that if taxes are raised to the middle and lower class, these should also be increased for large companies because in this reform the plan is to lower taxes to companies and raise them to those of the middle and lower class.
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I share your idea because they seem very coherent to me and that's why I think our ideas go the same way and that's why I like their opnion
Theoretically, greater taxation with a more progressive design should improve equity in the distribution of wealth, however, inefficiencies in public spending, the incidence in the disincentive to investment and the distrust of taxpayers in a weak State point to that expectations will end up reduced to the possibilities of our limited administration capacity.
ResponderEliminaran alternative to not apply the increase to the products of the family basket, would be to reduce the number of congressmen and representatives to the camera, as well as their salaries and maintenance; that they be paid for the hours worked and that it be a payment according to the nature of their work.
in this way insensitive to workers of all kinds of companies and social strata and others, with bonuses, vacations, permits and raising their salary so that with this they feel motivated to develop their work much better, which is what you want.
It could also be applied to reduce imports and boost exports to alleviate the country's economy.
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ResponderEliminarThe tax reform, with which they hope to guarantee regulatory stability, respect for the rights of taxpayers and the economic growth of the country.
ResponderEliminarBut this fiscal reform hits the middle class who have endured the latest tax reforms and there is inequality, this is a sample of what each government has sought an economic balance and has not been able to stabilize it.
IN FAVOR
• The gradual reduction of income tax for companies, which are those that generate jobs, can be a stimulus to employment and the competitiveness of our companies.
• The simplification of taxation: companies will pay a single income tax, which will replace the four they pay today.
AGAINST
• A large section of the middle class will be punished by the reform when having to pay rent.
• Taxing computers and smartphones with 19%, and the tax on the use of data, will eliminate an important government incentive for citizen access to technology, which has contributed significantly to Colombia's exit from digital ignorance. .
In conclusion, I think we must analyze the tax system in Colombia since it is quite changing, which results in instability for taxpayers and inequity, especially in the different sectors such as the middle class.
We should pay more taxes?
ResponderEliminarthis law will not only focus on modifying the collection of taxes, but it will have four major blocks: the reformulation of the administrative expenses of the State; the change of the tax system; the fight against evasion and the reform of the Dian
about the tax reform situation that the national government presented, I think that putting IVA on more than 30 items of the family basket is unfair and even more so when these articles affect the pocket of the citizens of stratum one, two and three.
We know that people from stratum one and two do not earn more than a minimum wage to pay rent, public services, market, health and sometimes it is not enough.
I disagree with the government's intention to attack more against the pockets of citizens.
In my opinion, what needs to be done is to close the huge gap for which billions are fleeing. because a very important part of th
e deficit is simply due to mismanagement.
It requires political will, government, and a firm hand. If technologists think with their spreadsheets that they are going to close the gap with more taxes, they are sadly wrong. The only thing they will achieve is an even greater flight of companies and capitals.
WHO WANTS YOU TO HAVE MORE TAXES?
ResponderEliminarTo begin with, we must ask ourselves a question: what is the purpose of the government to raise taxes? this without taking into account what has told us the different means of communication amarillistas with which our country has, and for this we must see if it is necessary to raise the taxes or is a simple excuse for the government to have passage so that you can spend money at your free disposal now for this we must look for the pros and cons. Now if we take the pros as the first part we will realize that if we separate the economy by several sectors it may be seen that the tax increase is not necessarily seen as the negative since it helps to get more resources to the government through tobacco, the vehicles or fuels because at the time of these up and as mentioned before would raise revenues to the state that knowing how to manage are very good now as against note that at the time of these sectors mentioned above, raising the purchasing power is more difficult which makes the currency in the pocket of the citizen does not perform as much as it should and as everything that affects the people affects the state directly but the only thing that can be taken as data in favor of the tax increase is very little easy to find since what has been seen by the media, the only one in favor of this is the current president Duque who has radically changed his proposal of government or giving rise to many signs of disagreement against this idea that there is a higher tax or raise those that we already have
The bill is a means to carry out a tax reform, that is, a necessary evil, having loved that the country has a fiscal deficit of 3.1% of GDP, with a public debt amounting to 48.5% of GDP, which generates economic overheating and its attention is urgent.
ResponderEliminarIf it reduces the corporate income tax rate from 33% to 30%, it increases investment, generates more employment, boosts the economy and achieves economic growth; and a 19% tax on the family basket, reducing the existing deficit, without reducing public spending.
But the reality is that other authors such as Villabona and Quimbay (2017) argue that the fiscal benefits in some sectors do not lead to the generation of employment, for example, the financial and mining sectors, which had the greatest amounts of tax benefits. it does not generate a higher level of occupation; otherwise, companies that do not have fiscal privileges pay the highest effective tariff (contribution) and maintain the productive base. Secondly, the increase in taxes, especially the family basket, is a double-edged measure, since households do not have large budgets, and the level of indebtedness is high and by registering more taxes, it hires consumption and converts the zero savings, generates levels of inflation and economic recession, aggravating the situation in the long term.
In conclusion, I think the government should reduce state institutions, to minimize operating expenses, and should make a reform to public procurement, eliminating patronage that bleeds the country.
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ResponderEliminarShould we pay more taxes?
ResponderEliminarCurrently the Cambio Radical party presented its own tax reform project. This proposal, filed on August 14, seeks a better distribution of the tax burden, substantially reducing it for those who, he says, have traditionally supported the State and increased it for those who have evaded or evaded their obligations.
I think that if the tax reform would be good, as the politician and Colombian lawyer Varón Cotrino said "This initiative aims to stimulate the productive sector, produce formal employment and alleviate a little the burdens that natural persons and business sectors have" what this would be a great contribution to the country's economy.
I think the tax reform would not be good because according to some surveys made to companies in the country show that "the main problem of companies is not taxation, but the lack of demand, ie the low disposable income of Colombian households "It should also be noted that if taxes are reduced to companies, they must be raised to individuals by increasing the taxable base or by means of more IVA.
In conclusion tax reforms are good for the country as long as they comply with its main purpose is to ensure that the state obtains the necessary resources for the production of public goods that society, through the democratic process has commissioned. I think that what the State should do is monitor the payment of all the inhabitants more equally and also fight against the corruption that often lies in this sector, in order to eliminate tax benefits.
Do you agree that in Colombia more taxes are increased?
ResponderEliminarThe political constitution establishes rights, duties and obligations, within the duties and obligations is the obligation to contribute to the financing of expenses and investments of the state within the concept of justice and equity, for which all the people have the duty to contribute financially to the state, so that it can guarantee the development of its social purpose, which is to satisfy the basic needs of citizens.
We have had to see how governments have had to increase taxes to meet the needs of citizens and the projects they have submitted to carry out the development of the country because of that the country has been forced into debt to carry out the satisfaction of these needs, for which the country is currently in national and international debt and the state is in monetary imbalance, which will not be able to support a future economy and because of this the application of a new tax reform is under study.
However, we could find another way to settle these debts and not have to increase taxes to the country, being Colombia the fourth country in the world that pays the most taxes and the third in Latin America.
It should be noted that the total amount of these taxes is the sum of five different types of taxes and contributions to be paid after accounting for deductions and exemptions: profit or corporation tax, social security contributions and labor taxes paid by the employer, taxes to property, volume taxes and other minor taxes.
Applying different ways we could reduce taxes Decreasing the expenses of the same rulers and using this money in an appropriate way to be able to settle the external and internal debts and looking for other ways to finance social needs.
In my point of view, I consider that the most adequate way to find stability in the economy is not tax increases; since the purchasing power of the Colombian people is not the best and increased taxes and a high rate to the family basket in this way decreases the chances of a better quality of life for the inhabitants of this nation, for families of low resources who are directly affected.
¿What can make the changes associated with the new tax reform bill?
ResponderEliminarThe new tax law is the largest piece of tax reform legislation in 30 years and was signed into law on December 22, 2017.
The changes associated with the new tax law may lower taxes for individuals and small businesses. Some of the highlights for taxpayers include:
Lower individual tax rates, increased standard deduction, increased child tax credit, elimination of dependent and personal exemptions, elimination of some itemized deductions $10,000 cap on the deduction for state income taxes, sales, and local taxes, and property taxes combined 20% deduction for “pass through” entities, increased expense limits for capital assets.
From my point of view, it is better not to create more new taxes, whether permanent or temporaty, such as the wealth tax, nor generate more taxes on consumption, as happenend in the 2017 tax with internet serviced and restaurants that they went from being income to consumption.
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EliminarHello thalia
EliminarI respect your personal opinion, but in my opinion I think that the government should look for other alternatives for taxes in a more rational way and thus be able to cover the fiscal debt.
As for the subject you are dealing with in your comment, I am more than certain that you speak of the tax reform made in the previous government, since the subject proposed by the professor speaks of the bill proposed by Radical Change or the financing law proposed by government. In addition to this in your publication should prevail your opinion and face different positions to develop your conclusion which should be raised as a recommendation
EliminarI agree with the point of view because people to use this as a recreational goal are cataloged as criminals, it was also a setback for our country and you have a kind of place to carry out these activities whether recreational or medicinal.
EliminarWhat do you think about the Colombian tax reform bill for 2019?
ResponderEliminarThe bill in which he talks about the tax reform that will come into force in 2019 and later, aims to achieve financing for the restoration of the balance of the national budget, which would guarantee greater collection. This bill will be composed of 87 articles.
among those are highlighted: sales tax, income tax, equity tax, etc. They have thoughts like:
Eliminate from the list of goods excluded from the sales tax all live animals, mass consumer goods, freight transport, commissions received by fiduciaries and stockbrokers, interest on credit operations, among others.
this project on the one hand would help to cover the fiscal gap that has been had for more than 7 years
The reform has the idea of simplifying and reducing procedures to make it easier for Colombians to meet their tax obligations, promote formalization, entrepreneurship and business growth in the coming years.
this reform will not affect so much the big companies, the "small ones".
In order to compensate for the lower collection, the law will seek to partially transfer the cargo to higher-income individuals
From my point of view, I believe that this reform should be the same for everyone, that it should not have more weight in natural persons, but also in legal persons, thinking about large companies, and helping those who are just beginning.
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ResponderEliminarShould we pay more taxes?
ResponderEliminarIt is sought that by means of the tax reform promoted by President Ivan Duque, VAT will be implemented for products of the family basket, as well as people who earn more than three and a half million pesos of salary, declare and pay rent. It seeks to reduce taxes to businesses and unify taxes, at the same time it would facilitate the payment of the income tax return to people by digital means and the central objective of the fight against tax evasion.
- Its positive aspect would be the following, taking into account two variables, which would be, the reduction of the evasion to the payment of the declaration of income and an increase in the GDP of the country.
-The negative highlights too much to this reform for the reason of reducing taxes on companies and if the VAT increase of products that previously did not have it, the increase in the price of the family basket, the income statement for people who earn a salary greater than three and a half million, among many other aspects.
In general, we will conclude that the whole problem is based on the fact that if more taxes have to be paid, the VAT would increase and the prices of the family basket and other products that previously did not have VAT would also increase their cost, in Regarding my personal recommendation I would say that a reform of such magnitude as the way in which they want to increase taxes "VAT", should not present the reduction of taxes to companies in the same tax reform. As a final answer, I would agree that we all have to pay taxes including companies.
In the month of August the bench of the radical change party presented before the secretary of the senate of the republic a bill that seeks to make a tax reform.
ResponderEliminarWhat is sought with this proposal is to guarantee regulatory stability, stimulate investment, saving, reduce the fiscal gap and prioritize the country's economic growth.
said proposal has several points in favor and against, which I will present below:
I believe that this bill is good because it pursues a better distribution of cargo, substantially reducing it for those who have traditionally supported the state and increasing for those who have usually evaded or evaded their tax obligations.
On the contrary, I think that a point against this project is that those of the middle class will have to charge those of the upper class because they give less taxes to large companies and more taxes to medium and small companies, what would be unfair to them.
To conclude the tax reform does not have as many advantages as disadvantages, therefore it is recommended to look for ways in which the middle and lower classes benefit more and not the big companies and industries.
Camilo, I think I agree with his opinion because he mentions the disadvantage that this tax reform would bring for the middle class, and for which he seeks reform so that the middle and lower classes can benefit from this reform and that they are not large companies that benefit because it would be unfair.
EliminarIn recent days the radical change party proposed a bill that seeks a tax reform, with which it is expected to guarantee the country's regulatory stability.
ResponderEliminarNext, I will present an advantage and a disadvantage of this bill.
I think that with this tax reform large companies would benefit because they will not have to pay as much tax as they do today, another point in favor would be the control of evasion and smuggling.
On the contrary, one of the disadvantages would be that the middle class would be affected in the family basket since they will not acquire the quantity of products that they used to acquire; Another disadvantage would be for pensioners as they will increase their taxes.
to conclude, this tax reform for the middle class is not favorable, but for large companies yes. Therefore, it is suggested that for large companies, taxes increase and, on the contrary, decrease for the middle class.
A VAT tax, or value-added tax, is a tax method that has been used throughout the world since the 1950s. The principle behind VAT tax is that a tax is imposed on the buyer throughout the supply chain of a product, from the initial purchase of raw materials to the retail consumer of the product. It also applies to the sale of services
ResponderEliminarThrough the different forms that VAT can adopt in each case type income or consumption type, fundamentally, not only the double taxation of capital goods is avoided that the accumulated taxes normally entail, but that their acquisition is favored by the practice of deductions legally provided.
In the countries where the VAT is established, only the tax actually supported is reduced, thus avoiding the differences between effective pressure and export tax relief typical of cumulative or cascading multi-phase taxes.
Provided that the VAT is supported, as is essential, in an adequate level of accounting information, the verification and inspection of the tax is facilitated by recourse to the elementary cross-accounting system.
The risks of rising prices and rising inflation should also be taken into account, which the introduction of VAT usually causes.
VAT calculations would be terribly expensive for companies, which would have to calculate VAT on each product, at each step of the process. These costs, of course, would pass to consumers, along with VAT rates.
EliminarYour opinion is very accurate if we take into account the revaluation at the cost of all the products that should be done by the companies, as well as the cost of production and of course what you want more value is understood that it will be more money you will have to pay in salaries to workers as well as higher income for companies that pay less taxes and in another aspect must have in mind that there is talk of the policy of prohibiting medical cannabis also and the problems that this will bring.
For the most part, the VAT modification proposals do not clarify that a significant proportion of the food currently has differential treatment. Some have the aliquot reduced to half, such as red meat, bread and other bakery products, fruits, vegetables, grains and dried vegetables, honey and wheat flour, and others are exempt in the last stage , that is, the sale to the final consumer, as is the case of ordinary natural milk and water
ResponderEliminarthese products together represent 45.2 percent of the average household food basket. This proportion rises to 55 percent in households in the poor strata (40 percent lower income) and decreases to 30.2 percent in the highest income decile. This difference between households is even more pronounced if we relate it to the income of each household. While in the poor stratum these products account for 28 percent of their income, in the rich stratum they do so only by 4.6 percent those who make the proposal to reduce the VAT on food, do you take into account that more than half of the food basket consumed by the poor strata already has a differential treatment? Will they know that they represent almost 30 percent of their income? Another question hovers over these proposals: if the VAT exemption were extended, would it be transferred to the retail price to the final consumer? The first answer that emerges is something trite: it will depend on the characteristics of each market, in particular, the degree of concentration of supply and the elasticity of demand
by case, if it could be guaranteed that the VAT reduction reaches the most vulnerable strata of the population, allowing to expand its consumption capacity, without implying a benefit for the rich strata, we would be facing a correct policy measure.
The national government, in order to cover the fiscal deficit of 14 billion pesos, proposed a tax reform better known as the financing law, which has been strongly criticized by different sectors.
ResponderEliminarMany people opined and debated on this subject, for which I will also present below my views on the subject.
In the first place, I think that this proposal brings better benefits to large local companies since it reduces their income tax and therefore an increase in their financial capital and competitiveness.
Another point in favor of this reform is that the government will benefit greatly due to the increase in contributions with which they will continue to support government programs.
In contrast to the advantages of this reform, there will be a massive increase in the percentage of inflation which will directly affect the middle class.
In addition to this, with the new reform, microenterprises will possibly end up because it will be more difficult for them to compete with large companies, therefore, the disappearance of micro-enterprises will increase the unemployment rate.
To conclude, a partiality can be glimpsed among small, medium and large companies as well as with the middle and upper class, therefore, it is recommended to look for a proposal that is more equitable. All this in search of an improvement in the quality of life of the Colombian population.
Colombia is one of the countries with the highest tax rate in the world, reaching the IVA porcentage by 16% in 2017, but apparently this figure will continue to increase. With the arrival of the new government, many of the Colombians have not been satisfied with the decisions they have made.
ResponderEliminarThe Colombian state approved a tax reform that establishes that the percentage of IVA will rise to 19%. The rise in the value of IVA will affect industrial, commercial products and products of the family basket. The current government is being harshly criticized by most Colombians because they feel dissatisfied, because this increase also reaches the products of the family basket, directly affecting the economy of the least favored people.
I think that taking this measure to raise the IVA is fine, but also that the products of the family basket have it is very worrying because many people in Colombia dont have enough resources to feed themselves daily and now with this new measure they will have fewer opportunities to access food and directly affect the economy of strates 1, 2 and 3.
For the most part, the VAT modification proposals do not clarify that a significant proportion of the food currently has differential treatment. Some have the aliquot reduced to half, such as red meat, bread and other bakery products, fruits, vegetables, grains and dried vegetables, honey and wheat flour, and others are exempt in the last stage , that is, the sale to the final consumer, as is the case of ordinary natural milk and water. These products together represent 45.2 percent of the average household food basket. This proportion rises to 55 percent in households in the poor strata and drops to 30.2 percent in the highest income decile.
ResponderEliminarFrom a good VAT system, an exceptionally small number of exemptions should be expected, opting for very low rates not only for collection purposes, but also for an effective control of VAT deductions paid, which generates a chained effect of control that does not it can be lost sight of.
By case, if it could be guaranteed that the VAT reduction reaches the most vulnerable strata of the population, allowing to expand its consumption capacity, without implying a benefit for the rich strata, we would be facing a correct policy measure.
VAT or Value Added Tax is a type of tax that basically falls on consumption and taxes the deliveries of goods and services provided by employers and professionals, intra-community acquisitions and imports of goods, as defined by the Agency. Tax. VAT is the best example of indirect taxes, those that are applied to an indirect manifestation of economic capacity and tax production, traffic or consumption. VAT is also a regressive tax, since all taxpayers are charged equally, regardless of their economic condition. The final consumer is the one who finances the payment of VAT, since on it falls the payment of this tax, which is expressed as a percentage on the price of the product or service in question.
ResponderEliminarCurrently three types of VAT can be distinguished: the general (16% and that would pass to 18% approved according to the VAT increase raised in the last months by the Government), the reduced (7%), and the super reduced (4%)
A tax on profits is an income tax, whether it is salary, inheritance, or investment earnings. This is often contrasted with an excise tax, where taxes are taxes on the goods and services that are included. Some argue that the consumption tax would be a better way to go for income tax, since it is argued that people who earn more, reasonably spend more, thereby making the tax structure more equitable
In my opinion the tax affects the middle class that has a minimum monthly salary
IS THE NEW DRUG POLICY OF PRESIDENT IVAN DUQUE CORRECT?
ResponderEliminarThe president, Iván Duque, recently signed a decree that allows the national police to confiscate any number of drugs found in public.
I think that this decree would be good because we would be defending the rights of citizens, children and it would also be a means to protect public space and diminish microtrafico
I think that this decree would not be good because according to experts, this measure will not achieve its public health objective of reducing consumption and will also have a negative impact on the medicinal use of cannabis
In conclusion, I believe that the use of drugs should be prohibited as soon as it affects the welfare of the community in general, but should not be prohibited if it is of medicinal use, for this use must have certain limitations and follow-ups so that they do not take advantage of this straight.
TASK 2:
ResponderEliminarMARIJUANA LEGALIZATION IN COLOMBIA.
The new goverment annunced the last month, the forbbidance of the marijuana recreative use. One month ago, the Colombian President Ivan Duque, announced the criminalization of this drug in order to fight the microtrafico in the streets. This rule, according to the government, has the objective of protecting the youngest, who are falling into the marijuana networks
Ivan duque in his speech, argued that this measure was aimed at ensuring the quality of life of young people and to combat this failure that
threatens society.
Many people have criticized this decree, because they say that these measures have already been taken in the past and have not worked. Experts say it is not the right way to fight the drug, because consumers will not stop looking for it just because they prohibit it.
On the other hand, the government maintains its position regarding the criminalization of drugs, arguing that little by little they will end up with micro-trafficking.
In my opinion, these new measures violate the freedom of expression contained in our political constitution and are unaware of the jurisprudence dictated by the constitutional court in 1994.
I think its publication is very interesting because it takes into account the background on this new policy of the president against micro-trafficking, so we can see in this bill whether it has worked or not, to have a position for or against this problem that affects us all today.
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ResponderEliminarthe penalty of the minimum dose in Colombia.
ResponderEliminarColombian President Iván Duque recently signed a decree that allows the national police to confiscate any number of drugs found in public
The government of Duque argues that the measure constitutes a "defense of the rights of citizens, children and a means to protect public space" for reasons of public health; the government expects the measure to significantly reduce micro-trafficking, particularly "jíbaros" or street-level merchants who often target low-income parks, schools and neighborhoods and, consequently, reduce consumption.
I think that the way to want to "minimize" the consumption and sale of drugs in the parks is not the right one, since people addicted to these substances
will continue looking for ways to continue with their addiction.
The government should implement more anti-drug programs to help these people to stop their addiction.
The president ignores that, for example, hundreds of epileptic children use cannabis derivatives for treatment.
By bull side, I think that each kilogram of cocaine destroys four hectares of natural forest in our country. Each kilogram of cocaine implies death, implies terrorism, implies cash flow for criminals.
I think your publication is very correct, since you make your own proposal and also note that you researched on the subject more in depth, with respect to your proposal to reduce micro-trafficking, you are right to say that the best way is to help people with this addiction, because if you do not start by reducing this problem, no positive change will be achieved for all citizens
EliminarThat the legalize
ResponderEliminarThe problem of marijuana and its legalization should be treated according to the zones of the country, so for example, we must bear in mind that the problems that arise in Cauca are not the same as in the center of the country, like Bogotá where the high rates of Illegal consumers represent a public health problem.
By legalizing it, its use and distribution could be controlled, and it would be a possible solution to microtrafficking, since consumers would already have the right to acquire it legally and would not have to resort to the gibberos, since the disappearance of clandestinity would considerably reduce the problem social linked to it.
but we must also bear in mind that the measure does not disappear or reduce the problem altogether, the government must continue with the fight against drug dealers in the country, strengthening the anti-drug policy and its penalization.
we must also bear in mind that it is necessary to educate the community on the medicinal use of it so that its use does not remain a taboo before society.
legalizing it can be the solution to the multiple problems, not only social, that presents its use and commercialization.
ResponderEliminarEradicate the minimum dose of marijuana.
President Ivan Duque aims to eradicate the minimum dose and thereby reduce drug consumption in Colombia to respect public spaces and also to protect children and adolescents.
I think that reducing the minimum dose of marijuana in Colombia will not bring any benefit and will not eliminate drug users either because Colombia is a country that is full of consumers and will always have them Anyway, even if they wanted to eradicate the minimum dose, the demand for drug always exist.
On the other hand, this change by President Duque would perhaps make the streets cleaner, the public spaces more pleasant and could lead the children on a path of good, without drugs. It would only be necessary to eradicate those people who are completely sunk in drugs.
I think an effective way to eradicate drug consumption would be to investigate those who distribute it, be more aware of the areas where they sell it or where they create it and those people who already consume it, give them a hand to recover, create centers and help them thoroughly to get out of this.
LAURA DANIELA JIMENEZ MARTINEZ
ResponderEliminarAnnually in Colombia 8,6 billions of pesos are collected in the IVA tax, but from the next year this will change, the tax income to the state will rise to 11 billion per year. This is happen because the government approved a fiscal tax reform in which the IVA will go up to 19% and this tax will also be added to products of the family basket.
After this tax reform was approved, Colombians have mostly shown the incorrigity that they have before this political idea, since they claim that aside from Colombia having one of the highest taxes, this will rise significantly, directly affecting the pocket of the average Colombian. The government has tried to explain and communicate what are the reasons that led it to take this measure among which is to fill the fiscal gap is 14 billion of pesos and also use part of the money collected from the tax to retribute to the most needy people of the country (something that sounds very unbelievable).
Personally, I consider that this measure has been taken by the current government, as well as others that instead of benefiting us, because we believe that the solution is not for the country to get more money, but for the money to be managed. an adequate way, something that does not happen in Colombia due to corruption.
¿DOES IT SERVE ANY PURPOSE TO PENALIZE THE MINIMUM DOSE?
ResponderEliminarThe issue of the minimum dose has to be very well studied,it can serve unjust persecutions to people who suffer from drug addiction and need medical treatment, and for the abuse of some police officers.
The approval of this constitutional reform that prohibits the carrying and consumption of the minimum dose of drugs generates conflicting opinions. However, some say that the Law does not attack the underlying problem and therefore will not control the sale of drugs in the country.
IN FAVOR
• There is not enough information to conclude that the supply dose has had a negative effect.
AGAINST
• With this reform the famous pots will not be finished the drug stores.
In conclusión we can realize that the issue of drugs is very controversial and requires the concept of people trained to give an accurate opinion that leads to a final and impartial conclusion that touches this problem that has caused so much legal turmoil not only within our scope national.
it should be legalized but that there are limits to its use without having to affect other people, perhaps, in certain spaces for this group of people.
Should the minimum dose of cannabis be legalized?
ResponderEliminarThe central theme is a debate between cannabis-based medicine for addicted people, as well as children, adolescents or adults who have a type of syndrome that needs the use of this and the presidency of ivan duque in favor of the ban of cannabis.
- Its negative aspect would be the denial of a medical treatment with these narcotics for diseases in children, adolescents or adults who need it, and if this public policy is approved, we will return to the point where it will be more difficult to obtain and sell it. More profitable, as well as the increase in crime in order to obtain funds to acquire this same.
-the point in favor would be that if this policy is approved the same government would face the direct consequences that would bring the implementation of it.
A solution to this policy should be to implement a mechanism in which people who use this narcotic for medicinal use have a special permit as well as the people who take care of them and should get this medicine for them.
LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA: A CONFLICT OF INTERESTS IN COLOMBIA
ResponderEliminarThe legislation in Colombia has tended toward the criminalization of possession and of psychoactive substances, decriminalization prevailed when it comes to jurisprudence.
On the one hand, with regulation, one could defend the rights of citizens, children and the environment to protect public space, and combat micro-trafficking whit anti-drug policies recommended by the United States
However, the use for this substance must be a right that derives from cultural custom and must be guaranteed freedom of consumption, and According to a study by DeJusticia, "the vast majority of people incarcerated for drug-related activities between 2007 and 2009 did not have a significant participationits criminalization only increases the profits of the sellers its a simple game of supply and demand , therefore, traffickers have a lower supply and higher demand, which will benefit and will not weaken the micro-traffic
In conclusion, this problem has a conflict of interest character that derives from the international promotion promoted by the United States, the main consumer. Therefore, I believe that it should be regulated around the uses that it , so its consumption should not be criminalized.
ATT: GISSETTE BELTRÁN RÍOS
What's going on with taxes in Colombia.
ResponderEliminarIn recent days in Colombia, there has been a lot of talk about taxes. With the arrival of the new government, different measures have been implemented to try to solve several of the country's financial problems, one of these measures is the recent tax reform that establishes a VAT of 19%, which clearly means a significant increase in the value that was previously valid.
The purpose of this fiscal reform is to increase the income from total taxes of one year from 8.6 billions of pesos to 11 billions of pesos, and the use of this money will be reflected in the economic growth of the country and also helping the less fortuna te.
This added value will not only affect the price of products such as gasoline, but it will also be present in many of the products in the family basket.
Personally, I believe that this strategy is good, since this way the state will have more money to allocate it to the less favored sectors of the country and to the projects that are also necessary for development and economic growth
Colombia is one of the countries with the highest tax rate in the world, reaching the IVA porcentage by 16% in 2017, but apparently this figure will continue to increase. With the arrival of the new government, many of the Colombians have not been satisfied with the decisions they have made.
ResponderEliminarThe Colombian state approved a tax reform that establishes that the percentage of IVA will rise to 19%. The rise in the value of IVA will affect industrial, commercial products and products of the family basket. The current government is being harshly criticized by most Colombians because they feel dissatisfied, because this increase also reaches the products of the family basket, directly affecting the economy of the least favored people.
I think that taking this measure to raise the IVA is fine, but also that the products of the family basket have it is very worrying because many people in Colombia dont have enough resources to feed themselves daily and now with this new measure they will have fewer opportunities to access food and directly affect the economy of strates 1, 2 and 3.
HAROLD ENRIQUE ILLIDGE CAMARGO
ResponderEliminarColombia is one of the countries with the highest tax rate in the world, reaching the IVA porcentage by 16% in 2017, but apparently this figure will continue to increase. With the arrival of the new government, many of the Colombians have not been satisfied with the decisions they have made.
The Colombian state approved a tax reform that establishes that the percentage of IVA will rise to 19%. The rise in the value of IVA will affect industrial, commercial products and products of the family basket. The current government is being harshly criticized by most Colombians because they feel dissatisfied, because this increase also reaches the products of the family basket, directly affecting the economy of the least favored people.
I think that taking this measure to raise the IVA is fine, but also that the products of the family basket have it is very worrying because many people in Colombia dont have enough resources to feed themselves daily and now with this new measure they will have fewer opportunities to access food and directly affect the economy of strates 1, 2 and 3.
¿Is the minimum dose a crime?
ResponderEliminarIn the world, marijuana is one of the plants that awakens more passion and controversy. Colombia has not been the exception because of the possibility of it being approved in medicinal treatments to relieve pain. Even the Constitutional Court gave the guarantee for consumers to carry a maximum of 22 grams of marijuana "for recreational purposes".
In general, consumers are considered criminals and are frequently attacked by the public force for bringing narcotics for their personal use.
The Supreme Court of Justice, in a momentous sentence, sent a harsh message to the judicial authorities: "The consumers of narcotics are not delinquents by default and, therefore, there is no reason to persecute, arrest and condemn them," the ruling indicates.
From my point of view, penalize the consumption of the minimum dose is a setback in terms of rights ", because" what is needed is to study more the crime as a social phenomenon, attacking their causes and penalties or the creation of new crimes has not worked.
In conclusion, any new measure adopted should be based on the assumption that it is a matter of public health, notwithstanding that in the privacy of each person consume, eat or aspire what he wants.
SEIZURE OF THE MINIMUM DOSE ¿EFFECT OF PEACE?
ResponderEliminarColombian President Iván Duque recently signed a decree allowing the national police to rely on any amount of drugs in the public.
The consumption of illicit drugs in Colombia has increased by 38% in the last five years, with the highest demographic report among young people aged 18 to 24 years, according to a recent survey on drug use in the country, then exposed The points for and against this minimum dose seizure in public places.
If you realize this project, it will accumulate in the lucrative part of the drug trafficking business and the state would stop wasting billions of dollars in the fight against drugs, resources to fight the real criminals.
The people who sell this plant in the streets, in the fairs or in other places are not sold with their registration respectful of the ICA and can have the consequences for health, because people do not know their quality and origin.
I propose that you should do a replanting of the restrictions of this seizure and that there are people in Colombia that are needed in this medicinal plant and you need a place where people with the medical form can acquire them.
Dear colleague, personally I feel that your publication seems a news, because you do not put arguments against and in favor, but you inform and give your point of view, which in this case is an important factor in the development of the topic that currently We are developing, apart from this I feel that you could add fundamental issues such as taxes to pensions, to small producers and the consequences to the middle and upper classes, as well as to the rural population.
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ResponderEliminarDo you think that micro trafficking would be reduced with the criminalization of marijuana?
The president of the republic carries out a proposal that is the penalty of the minimum dose. Although the legislation around the minimum dose and consumption of illicit drugs in Colombia is ambiguous, we have a sentence that clarified that, from the point of From a constitutional perspective, in the country it is not possible to penalize the carrying of drugs for consumption.
The decision made affects the freedom of people and is not the way to combat micro-trafficking, marijuana can be used as a plant. The plant has chemical compounds that have proven effective in treating different diseases. Adding that not all who use it are criminals, but they are cataloged in this way.
penalize the personal dose does not solve the problem The concern should focus on the causes that are multiple, including the deficiencies that exist in the process of re-socialization and the structural crisis of justice.
In my point of view I think that they should not penalize it but put a control or adequate places so that this activity can be carried out in a controlled manner.
THE PENALIZATION OF THE MINIMUM DOSE IN COLOMBIA
ResponderEliminarA few months ago a bill was approved that seeks the penalty of the minimum dose, unless it has a medical order to be delivered to the consumer where it says that this person depends on it, since for the authorities it is necessary to create a limit so that the minimum dose does not exceed the established amount and that is sanctioned to people who seek to induce minors.
Next, I will present an advantage and a disadvantage of this bill.
I think that an advantage of this project will be that people who induce minors to use marijuana are already punished and punished.
On the contrary, a disadvantage of this bill for drug addicts will be that they will no longer be able to consume the amount of marijuana they used to be used to.
To conclude, I suggest that this bill be an improvement for society, but that there is also a benefit for those who consume it.
¿DOES THE MINIMUM DOSE OF CANNABIS IN COLOMBIA HAVE A GOOD EFFECT ON MEDICINAL USE?
ResponderEliminarThe current president of Colombia enacted a decree that gives the police more authority to confiscate the minimum dose of cannabis when it is consumed in public places.
I am in favor of the minimum dose of cannabis being seized in public places as it can cause harm to people around and affect the health of these people. President Duque argues that this measure is made in order to make a defense of the rights of citizens, children.
The doctor Pablo Gómez said that this decree willn’t be valid as this will not solve a public health problem. The medicinal cannabis already after cultivated and processed will have as purpose the being commercialized and distributed in the medicines that are needed.
The minimum dose of cannabis in Colombia according to the decree of President Duque will be made to defend the rights of citizens, but it willn’t have a positive effect on medicinal use. I believe that the use of this minimum dose of cannabis should be considered for those who need it because of their health.
Hello Alison,
EliminarYour opinion is very valid, but I want to say that, among other advantages, it accumulates in the drug trafficking business and in the state that will stop wasting billions of dollars in the fight against drugs, resources to combat the real criminals .
THE PENALIZATION OF THE MINIMUM DOSE OF MARIJUANA IN COLOMBIA
ResponderEliminarThe government of President Ivan Duque presented a decree that prohibits the minimum allowed doses of recreational drugs in public spaces which has caused a stir in the Colombian and international population.
In this decree are varied opinions, both for and against, as I will present below:
In the first place, one of the great advantages is the decrease of the “jíbaros” and of the micro traffic, it also protects the public space and provides an improvement in the public health.
Opposed to this, I think that this decree violates the rights of both consumers and people suffering from diseases and depend on this product to relieve their ailments, such as people suffering from epilepsy, cancer or other diseases such as Parkinson's. Another factor against is the excessive power that is given to the public force
By way of conclusion, I think that the presidential decree can be considered unconstitutional and that it affects citizens who suffer from diseases, therefore, it is recommended to propose a new model to combat the consumption and sale of marijuana.
Esteban, I agree with your comment because in my opinion you should look for the implementation of another model to combat the problems of marijuana use.
Eliminarfriend respect your opinion, but do not think that the decree should be removed just for that, this measure is the best way to combat this drug, for the medical form can be solved in another way and in a controlled manner.
EliminarHello Esteban
EliminarI agree with your opinion as it aims to protect the rights of people who suffer from some diseases and need the use or consumption of it.
¿Is the minimum dose a crime?
ResponderEliminarIn the world, marijuana is one of the plants that awakens more passion and controversy. Colombia has not been the exception because of the possibility of it being approved in medicinal treatments to relieve pain. Even the Constitutional Court gave the guarantee for consumers to carry a maximum of 22 grams of marijuana "for recreational purposes".
In general, consumers are considered criminals and are frequently attacked by the public force for bringing narcotics for their personal use.
The Supreme Court of Justice, in a momentous sentence, sent a harsh message to the judicial authorities: "The consumers of narcotics are not delinquents by default and, therefore, there is no reason to persecute, arrest and condemn them," the ruling indicates.
From my point of view, penalize the consumption of the minimum dose is a setback in terms of rights ", because" what is needed is to study more the crime as a social phenomenon, attacking their causes and penalties or the creation of new crimes has not worked.
In conclusion, any new measure adopted should be based on the assumption that it is a matter of public health, notwithstanding that in the privacy of each person consume, eat or aspire what he wants.
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ResponderEliminar¿Will medical marijuana be at risk?
The President Ivan Duque signed a decree that allows the national police to confiscate any number of drugs found in public, but not penalize it. in order to defend the rights of citizens, children and as a means to protect public space.
This issue is very controversial as there are points in favor and against which I will comment below:
I think that this law is good because what it tries to do is that drug addicts do not consume in public places and reduce their consumption and dependence on drugs by taking it away.
On the contrary, I think that this new law does not help a lot to people who are sick or suffer from marijuana-dependent conditions because the use can be beneficial for conditions that some people suffer, but they will not be able to have their dose because this law gives them the power to the police so that they remove the marijuana.
To conclude, I suggest that the government seek a benefit for sick or consuming people in the country.
Hi mate, I think in a similar way. Although this decree is a way to finish the microtrafico, I think that it was not studied or did not take into account the people who have the medical need
EliminarHAROLD ENRIQUE ILLIDGE CAMARGO
EliminarCamilo,i think that your comment is good and i respect it, but i dont agree with you, because i dont believe that the consume in public areas can reduce the consumption of drugs in the country , since the decree was signed the consume and the commercialization of drugs in colombia dont decrease at all.
Backsliding in our society?
ResponderEliminarThe Colombian government has proposed a new measure that would eliminate the minimum doses allowed in public spaces. Relatively recently, the current president of Colombia, signed a decree that allows the national police to confiscate any number of drugs found in public.
This measure has attracted the attention of many people, then I will show you points in favor and against:
I think that this law has a good purpose, to end the microtrafico, also seeks that young people are not affected or that they are introduced to this world. The measure would only involve the seizure of the drug, but would not result in criminal penalties for anyone in possession of the minimum doses.
It is ignored that, for example, hundreds of epileptic children use cannabis derivatives for treatment and that their mothers, for reasons of convenience and practicality, often obtain their medicine through the black market or associations and must transport it to their homes. They believe that they are giving more power to the police towards society.
To conclude I suggest that the government, study the cases of people who use it for medical necessity.
Hello Camilo
EliminarI do not agree that they penalize the minimum dose, since many factors are involved, I just think that consumers should put it to good use, and the government should analyze more thoroughly all the factors in favor and against.
EliminarHello camilo
In your point of view against, we find the situation that takes place with people suffering from an illness and use these derivatives ... I am in agreement with you because in some cases this substance is very necessary to carry out treatments.
HAROLD ENRIQUE ILLIDGE CAMARGO
ResponderEliminarWHAT ITS HAPPEN WITH THE MINIMUN DOSE??
Like we know, two months ago, the actual Colombian president Ivan Duque signed a decree that stablished that nobody can have the minimum dose in public and if someone have this, the police can confiscate it.This decree enter in validity since the first of October of the present year. The minimum dose consists in the legal quantity of a drug that a person can port without legal problems. Before of this decree the legal quantity was: twenty grams of marijuana, one gram of cocaine or 1 gram or jachis .
Apart or this, that decree establish that the police can mulct you if you are consuming drugs in public, with a quantity of 208.000 pesos, and if you have more drugs than the established one, you can go to jail. Personally I think that this measure is awful, because in the past month the consume and the commercialization in the country hasn’t decreased at all, and the only thing that the decree has reach, is for valorize the drugs. I Think that every person can take decision for themselves, and its ok if someone consume drugs if they want, but moderately and without hurt the other ones.
EliminarHello
for good what you said but we should not take this as indivualmeten because what happens to one person affects the other because an environment where drugs are seen as something normal makes anyone consume it without caring about the consequences because as I said before, normality becomes natural, but with respect to your ideas
Laura Daniela Jimenez Martinez
EliminarI agree with your opinion since anyone has the right to make their own decisions as long as it does not affect other people.
Do you think that micro trafficking would be reduced with the criminalization of marijuana?
ResponderEliminarThe president of the republic carries out a proposal that is the penalty of the minimum dose. Although the legislation around the minimum dose and consumption of illicit drugs in Colombia is ambiguous, we have a sentence that clarified that, from the point of From a constitutional perspective, in the country it is not possible to penalize the carrying of drugs for consumption.
The decision made affects the freedom of people and is not the way to combat micro-trafficking, marijuana can be used as a plant. The plant has chemical compounds that have proven effective in treating different diseases. Adding that not all who use it are criminals, but they are cataloged in this way.
penalize the personal dose does not solve the problem The concern should focus on the causes that are multiple, including the deficiencies that exist in the process of re-socialization and the structural crisis of justice.
In my point of view I think that they should not penalize it but put a control or adequate places so that this activity can be carried out in a controlled manner.
EliminarI agree because the penalty of the personal dose does not solve the problem, we must take into account what can happen if it is penalized, while I think that consumers should use it well, whether medicinal and not exceed the established dose.
Dear friend,
EliminarI do not share his point of view because what this decree seeks is not the penalty for those who have marijuana, on the contrary what this decree seeks is to diminish the microtrafico and prohibit the carrying of marijuana in public spaces.
Dear collegue,
EliminarI agree with you, you should create or arrange places so that this activity can be exercised without affecting the population. Like cigarettes, many do not like that smell, that's why they created places that are allowed to smoke or others that say that they are smoke-free.
Dear collegue,
EliminarI agree with some things that you says in his discussion and I liked the conclusion he gave because I also think that he would increase the value of prohibiting his use, but he did not put points in favor of the agreement and if you put points against of this.
Laura Daniela Jimenez Martinez
ResponderEliminarThe minimum dose in Colombia
The minimum dose in Colombia is a controversial issue, since Iván Duque took the power to meet each of the promises of his campaign, one of which was to prohibit the personal dose of drugs, already decriminalized in Colombia in 1994 by the Constitutional Court. Three days before serving a month in office, he issued a decree in which the police are allowed to confiscate the minimum dose of drugs without specifying their quantity and apart from this the carriers will be fined.
What this government seeks is to provide a better environment for all new generations, leaving aside the right that each of the people has the free development of personality, it should be noted that a person can not be considered addicted or wrong example for the simple fact of being a consumer.
From my point of view I am not in agreement with the prohibition of the personal dose since the prohibition is not ending with the consumption of it, on the contrary, it makes its value increase.
hello dear compañera I respect your opinion and I share your ideas
EliminarHAROLD ILLIDGE CAMARGO
EliminarHi laura, i agree with you , and i think that your post its so good, because its true that the cost of the drugs has increased in the last months.
Querido colega,
EliminarEstoy de acuerdo con algunas cosas que usted dice en su discusión y me gustó la conclusión que dio porque también creo que aumentaría el valor de prohibir su uso, pero no puso puntos a favor del acuerdo y si lo hace en contra. de esta.
Dear collegue,
EliminarI agree with some things that you says in his discussion and I liked the conclusion he gave because I also think that he would increase the value of prohibiting his use, but he did not put points in favor of the agreement and if you put points against of this.
The penalization of the minimum dose of marijuana in Colombia
ResponderEliminarThe new policy of dose minina of marijuana in Colombia is an issue that has been controversial because President Duque takes aggressive measures to eliminate drugs from the streets in order to reduce micro-trafficking and in favor of a means to protect the public space
The new policy of the minimum dose of marijuana has generated some controversies, in which some advantages and disadvantages are observed. Next, I will present some of them.
I think that the seizure of marijuana in the streets will lead to good results because we will be taking care of it, avoiding the increase of micrographics in society.
On the other hand, I think one of the disadvantages is that some doctors use marijuana as a medicinal plant for example in connective disorders, cancer, psychiatric disorders in others which will cause some difficulties for those who require it in medicinal use.
To conclude, the new policy of the minimum dose has its advantages and disadvantages, however I think that the seizure of marijuana will not be the solution to reduce the micro-traffic in society.
Hello, protection
EliminarRespect your opinion and compare it, I mean that the use of this minimum dose of cannabis should be essential for those who really need it.
Why Colombia should legalize the minimum dose?
ResponderEliminarThe idea of the current government is to set aside the legalization of the minimum dose with decree 1844 of 2018 and give functions to the National Police so that it can confiscate it in any public place.
Not everything is bad since something positive about this decree is that it would help that various public places that were taken by drug addicts as places to consume with the excuse that they could not do anything for their minimum dose and that these places would be achieved of recover.
Now we must also take into account the fact that these people should not be treated as criminals as it tries to make see this decree, but these are sick since they are of are dependent on hallucinogens and this is considered a disease.
In conclusion, it is illogical to think that you can win the war on drugs and instead of earning money better think about how we can do to raise awareness about this phenomenon, knowing that we must also put limits on the minimum dose because there are people who they really need it for their health.
hello dear fellow I respect your opinion nevertheless I do not agree because I think that the seizure of the marijuana will not be the solution to diminish the micro-traffic in the society.
EliminarThe penalization of the minimum dose of marijuana in Colombia
ResponderEliminarColombian president Iván Duque recently signed a decree that allows the national police to confiscate any quantity of drugs found in public. However, according to experts, this measure will not achieve its public health goal of reducing consumption, and will also negatively impact the medicinal use of cannabis.
argues that the measure constitutes a “defense of the rights of citizens, of children, and a means to protect public space” on the grounds of public health; the government expects the measure to significantly curtail microtrafficking, particularly the “jíbaros” or street level dealers who often target parks, schools, and low income neighborhoods, and, consequently, consumption will be reduced
On the contrary, with this reform, the famous pots - the drug stores - will not be finished, since there are already laws that allow the police to act and yet the stores continue to exist. "What is needed to combat the outlets is the action of the Police."
In my opinion I can say that this measure has done a good to the country because we have more control of marijuana and we do not see it everywhere as it was previously seen which affected the population and mainly children in the park.
esteemed classmate, I do not agree with your point of view put because that decree begins to violate the right to the free development of personality, then tends to us constitutional!
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ResponderEliminarThe new drug policy of Duque
ResponderEliminarPresident Duque recently signed a decree that penalizes the carrying of the minimum dose of marijuana and medical cannabis, thus ensuring that the consumption of these substances would decrease, but in the end this new norm is not achieving the objectives initially planned, and on the contrary, it is generating negative consequences.
A positive aspect that I see to this measure is that in a certain way it is a preventive measure for children, since by distancing consumption from public places, it is possible to avoid consumption at a young age, since many times the smallest ones are left take what they see, by the example of those people who often consume in public spaces.
On the other hand, this is bringing more negative consequences than positive ones, the president assures that this measure will help to reduce the consumption and marketing index, but this is not exactly happening, drug dealers are looking for new ways to sell, such as, for example, taking these substances home, thus minimizing the seizure of these substances in public places.
In conclusion, more effective measures should be adopted to minimize the consumption thought to eradicate the problem from its beginning.
FRIEND RESPECT YOUR OPINION, PER YOU HAVE TO RESPECT DECREE BECAUSE IF WE DO NOT COME WITH MEASURES OF THIS WAY WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FINISH WITH THIS DRUG THAT AFFECTS THE MOST BULNERABEL POPULATION THAT ARE THE YOUNG AND THE CHILDREN WE HAVE TO LET TO ATUAR THE GOVERNMENT
EliminarDear classmate, I agree with your point of view since the more illegal it is the more practiced it will be and the big traffickers benefit from this.
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ResponderEliminarThe consumption of drugs in Colombia has been a problem that has framed the coexistence of the country in recent decades. The current president Ivan Duque recently signed the decree that allows the police to seize any amount of drugs found in public
I think that the favorable thing of this decree is that it would begin to avoid micro-trafficking, apart from this it will prevent the consumption of this drug in places where there are children, pregnant women and non-consumers, another part is that the seizure it will only be that, it will not have any penalty for the carrier and then, given the case that the person is addicted, he can have his minimum dose if he shows it.
But I think that this measure would only achieve the increase in consumption and the rate of commercialization, and this is because our president will make years back with past policies as he starts attacking the lowest level while the big mafias they benefit and increase their prices
A better strategy to control consumption and marketing would be regular and not watch, start attacking the big marketers and thus avoid the insecurity in this and the illegal acts to get it
Will this agreement actually bring benefits?
ResponderEliminarRecently the president Ivan Duque signed a decree in which he informs us that the police will be able to confiscate the drugs found in pubic spaces but of course it will bring negative effects for the people who use them for a medicinal purpose.
In my opinion, one of the advantages brought by this decree is that it benefits the children because, as has already been seen, the vending machines seek to induce vice to all children after school, another advantage is that you can enjoy more of public spaces such as parks.
On the other hand, a negative effect of this decree is that the people who give it medicinal use will be able to acquire it only by means of a medical prescription.
To conclude, I suggest that the people who give it medicinal use have a type of permission so that they are not affected.
NEW FINANCING LAW IN COLOMBIA
ResponderEliminarSince his inauguration on August 7, President Iván Duque has been giving clues to the Minister of Finance, Alberto Carrasquilla, and the director of the Dian, José Andrés Romero, of the bases on which the Government is constructing the called the financing law that would allow finding additional resources to fill an estimated budget gap of about $ 25 billion in 2019.
seeks to obtain new rents and cut expenses to be able to balance public finances.
I think that this law will not only focus on modifying the collection of taxes, but it will have four big blocks: the reformulation of the administrative expenses of the State; the change of the tax system; the fight against evasion and the reform of the Dian. Know the 10 keys of the package of proposals that this new norm would have
NEW ANTI-DRUG POLICY
ResponderEliminarThe president Ivan Duque signed a decree that allows the police to confiscate any quantity of drugs found in the streets, according to him this decree will help to improve public health by reducing consumption, also protect the puclic space and reduce considerably the microtrafficking
The regulation of marijuana is necessary since children and teenagers also consuming and the microtrafficking does not stop growing
However, i believe that this decision made by the president is too drastic, since would greatly affect people who need marijuana for medicinal purposes nor is it an adequate solution to reduce consumption, since the only thing they would achieve is to increase their price and informality
Although the regulation of marijuana consumption is necessary so that it does not continue to increase its informality, the way in which the president is doing it is not correct, prohibiting the minimum dose, It would be irrational to think that by prohibiting the minimum dose, the consumer's desire will disappear, to have positive results the approach should not be in prohibit but on creating awareness, so that people who need it for medical purposes are not affected.
TAXEX
ResponderEliminarThe Radical Change party submitted a tax reform bill, that proposes to increase taxes for 2019, reduce the tax rate on corporate income, increase VAT on products in the family basket, among other changes, this bill aims to restore the national budget, reduce the unemployment rate and reduce the national debt
Although it could have positive points like covering the fiscal gap that Colombia has had for years, it would not be an adequate solution since the problem is not even tax but in bad administration that we have on the part of our governments
The increase in the prices of the products of the family basket by 19% is a decision that would greatly affect Colombians, especially those people who earn a minimum wage or less, decreasing the consumption that would affect the growth of the economy.
The solutions should not be sought in the resources of the Colombian people, but in the bad administrators we have, reduce their salaries, demand transparency in the resources of Colombians and demand clear accounts
It would include, the reduction of the state apparatus, in this way it will reduce many expenses and help eliminate the bureaucracy and clientelism that bleeds the country.
EliminarTAX REFORM: A NEW WAY TO PAUPERIZE COLOMBIAN PEOPLE
ResponderEliminarRecently, the government of Ivan Duque annunced the new financing law that seeks to tax the family basket in Colombia to fill the fiscal gap that our country presents. according to what the president said, "if we all put in, we all win", but it is not the same to take 50 thousand pesos from someone who makes 800 thousand, than to take them away from someone who earns 10 or 100 million pesos.
It is an abuse to put VAT on the family basket, because the poorer classes are impoverished, it is an outrage to progress tax books and notebooks, and it is a lie that the VAT will be returned to the poorest when there is no suitable financial system for it.
However, the government thinks that this is the best way to get money. I think that the solution isn´t tax the basic products. In my opinion, the gorvernment should tax the soda, alcohol,and the cigarrettes.
It is an insult to say that everyone puts when the big bankers don’t put, neither the ministers, nor the big capitals. So, not everyone puts.
In conclusion, I’m not agree with this financing law because it’s a terrible idea that only pauperize the Colombian people.
I think that not only taxes the products mentioned, but also the digital platforms would be a good source of income for the State.
ResponderEliminarFlat tax plans generally assign one tax rate to all taxpayers. ... A flat tax would ignore the differences between rich and poor taxpayers.
ResponderEliminartax specialist in Yorkshire