Solicitud del Gobernador de Cundinamarca al Congreso

Abstract

The image contains news about the request of the Governor of the State of Cundinamarca to the national Congress. In this request, the Governor exposes the need to reduce the price of salt, arguing that the monopoly of this product constitutes a violation of economic laws and represents an unfair burden on the population, which is why he requests a reduction in the price of salt. salt on behalf of the people of Cundinamarca, who are also affected by war, poverty and agricultural difficulties. The Governor highlights that, although the national government has broad powers to manage the salt mines at its discretion, current prices are relatively high for an essential product. He points out that the prices set by the Government have still been high. He argues that a legal setting of the maximum price of salt provides security and peace of mind for consumers. The Governor requests that Congress issue legislation that reduces the price of salt. News published in the State Registry. March 11, 1878.