Poder ejecutivo de la unión

Abstract

This image contains news that a meeting of senators and representatives was held with the objective of reestablishing relations between public powers and promoting harmony to strengthen peace in the country. During the meeting, they discussed lifting the restrictions imposed on the bishops of Cartagena and Panama, as well as Mr. Álvarez, vicar general of the archbishopric. Although the president did not have the constitutional authority to grant this pardon, he undertook to petition the legislative body for a pardon for bishops who had transgressed the Constitution and the laws by involving themselves in civil matters. This pardon would also be extended to other ecclesiastics in similar situations, allowing them to return to their dioceses. This action by Congress is considered crucial to guarantee peace and tranquility, as well as to demonstrate the government's respect for religious freedom and Catholic worship, followed by the majority of the population. News published in the official journal, No. 885, March 20 - 1867