During a protest organized by labor unions on Tuesday, Petro gave a half-hour speech in which he said his government will press ahead with plans to organize a special election.

Protests have been held in Colombia as supporters of left-wing President Gustavo Petro express their support for his proposed labour reform, with the country rattled by an eruption of violence in ...

He posted on social media platform X: “I sign the labor reform into law before Bolívar and the working people.” “We must elect a government that will uphold this law and enforce it ...

BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombia's Senate on Tuesday approved a modified and much-debated labor reform bill, after President Gustavo Petro decreed a referendum to seek direct approval from voters for ...

Colombia's Petro Scores Big As Congress Adopts Key Labor Reforms By AFP - Agence France Presse June 20, 2025, 9:17 pm EDT Share ...

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro signs a labor reform bill into law in Bogota, Colombia, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Credit: AP By The Associated PressJune 26, 2025 1:31 am ...

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro signs a labor reform bill into law in Bogota, Colombia, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara) ...

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed into law on Wednesday a controversial labor overhaul with the potential to profoundly shift the balance of power from employers ...