The Colombian Constitutional Court has revoked the authority of governors and departmental assemblies to prohibit or restrict the entry of aguardiente and distilled spirits from other departments.
The high tribunal ruled that these restrictions violated the principle of free competition and limited consumer choice, forcing them to purchase only locally produced goods.
With this decision, the aguardiente market will no longer be constrained by departmental barriers and will instead operate on a national scale, allowing liquor producers to compete under equal conditions across the country.
For consumers, this means a wider selection and the freedom to choose their preferred aguardiente without restrictions imposed by local authorities, fostering a more open and competitive market.
