US EditionColombian lawmakers reject president’s labor reform referendum
- On May 14, 2025, Colombia's Senate voted 49 to 47 to reject President Gustavo Petro's labor reform referendum proposal.
- The referendum followed repeated legislative setbacks for the labor reform bill aimed at improving worker rights through twelve key questions.
- The reform sought to establish an eight-hour workday, increase weekend pay, mandate social security for gig economy workers, and reduce outsourcing, all amid popular support and opposition from conservative interests.
- Government supporters condemned the Senate's rejection as manipulation, with Interior Minister Benedetti calling the vote fraudulent and Senator Pizarro calling the actions 'legal tricks' denying democratic participation.
- The Senate's decision stalls reforms aimed at reducing inequality and improving labor protections, signaling political polarization and ongoing struggle for social justice in Colombia.
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Colombia’s Senate rejects Petro’s popular consultation; he calls for mobilizations in protest
By Fernando Ramos and Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español The Colombian Senate on Wednesday rejected President Gustavo Petro's proposal to call a referendum on his social reform initiatives. The president criticized the decision, calling it "fraud," and called on citizens to demonstrate against it. The referendum was rejected by a vote of 49 senators against and 47 in favor. The issue was addressed in a plenary session lasting more than six hours, m…
Colombian Senate Blocks Gustavo Petro’s Labor Reform Referendum In the Midst of Popular Outcry - teleSUR English
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 Senate voted 49 to 47 against holding a referendum on the la…
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Colombian lawmakers reject president's labor reform referendum
Colombian lawmakers have once again blocked President Gustavo Petro’s efforts to overhaul labor laws. After a tense debate, lawmakers Wednesday rejected a referendum that would have asked voters whether workdays
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