Cámara de la Provincia de Bogotá

Abstract

The image contains news about the Chamber of the Province of Bogotá. At the conclusion of its sessions, this assembly addressed a report to the Governor, the publication of which was postponed until all the decrees issued were confirmed and the Legislative Body met, in order to adopt useful measures for the province. The document highlights the purpose of the constituent convention of New Granada in creating the Provincial Chambers, emphasizing the importance of providing the people with a popular government that avoids the turbulence of demagoguery. The Chamber undertook to supervise establishments, foster industry, and spread education. During its sessions, the Chamber addressed various topics, such as the perfection of the elections of senators and representatives, and the management of provincial and municipal revenues, striving to guarantee equity in taxes and the correct administration of public accounts. Additionally, they focused on public education, supporting schools and proposing the creation of new schools, as well as improving hospitals, managing lazarettos, and improving roads to facilitate commerce. News published in El Constitucional de Cundinamarca. May 5, 1833.