Senator María Fernanda Cabal has publicly endorsed the legal carrying of firearms as a protective measure for women in Colombia. Her statement was issued in response to criticisms from political scientist and professor Ana Bejarano regarding the government's decision to lift the general suspension on firearm permits in the country.
Cabal’s position frames the accessibility of weapons as a necessary tool for female self-defense. The debate arises amidst ongoing national discussions concerning the regulation of civilian firearm possession and the state's role in ensuring public safety.
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