Decreto-Domingo Caicedo-Pedro Mosquera

Abstract

The image contains a news item that contains a statement issued by the acting Vice President, Domingo Caicedo, reestablishing the constitutional government. Considering that the Constitution of 1830 grants the elected vice president executive power in cases of death, resignation or incapacity of the president: The president is absent due to riots that occurred in August last year. Political powers must be exercised according to the Constitution and established authorities. The government in Bogotá was overthrown by military violence. It is the responsibility of the executive branch to maintain order and tranquility. The constitutional government is reestablished after the military movement of August. DECREE: The executive power as vice president of Colombia is declared in exercise. Published in Official Registry No. 1 on April 14, 1831.