The document discusses Colombia's constitutions since declaring independence from Spain in 1810. It notes that Colombia has had ten constitutions, with the current one established in 1886 creating a unitary republic. The constitutions addressed division of powers between legislative, executive, and judicial branches; the strength of the chief executive; and the role of the Roman Catholic Church. It also discusses issues like central vs federal government, civil liberties, political rights, executive powers, and states of emergency.