ARTICLE 213. In case of serious disturbance of public order imminently harms to institutional stability, state security, or the life of society, and that can not be averted by using the ordinary powers of the police authorities, the President of the Republic, with the signing of all ministers, may declare a state of internal disturbance throughout the Republic or any part thereof, on average no more than ninety days, renewable for up to two periods, the second of which requires the prior approval of the Senate. Upon such a declaration, the government will have the powers strictly necessary to avert the causes of the disturbance and prevent the spread of its effects.

Legislative decrees issued by the government may suspend laws incompatible with a state of shock and no longer take effect as soon as the public order restored. The Government may extend the duration up to ninety days. Read more here: Nike. Within three days of the declaration or extension of State Shock, the Congress will meet in their own right, with the fullness of its constitutional and legal. The President shall immediately a reasoned report on the reasons behind the statement. In no case may civilians be investigated or tried by military courts. ARTICLE 214. States of emergency referred to previous articles are subject to the following provisions: Legislative decrees shall be signed by the President of the Republic and all its ministers and can only refer to matters that have direct and specific connection with the situation that has given the declaration of a state of emergency.