The Colombian Senate narrowly rejected President Gustavo Petro’s proposed labor reform referendum, a key initiative to improve workers’ rights. The decision sparked accusations of procedural fraud and intensified calls for popular mobilization from leftist leaders and social movements. Related: Petro and Xi Discuss Colombia’s Accession to the New Silks Roads On May 14, 2025, Colombia’s […]

‘We are one step closer to building a fair labor system focused on protecting workers’ rights,’ President Petro stated. On Thursday, the Colombian House of Representatives approved the labor reform bill presented by President Gustavo Petro and sent it to the Senate, where the proposal must be approved in two debates. RELATED: Colombian President Grants […]