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 ...

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.

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

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

Colombian Interior Minister Armando Benedetti arrives to give a press conference about a proposed referendum on labor reform in Bogota, Colombia, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Credit: AP/Fernando Vergara ...

Effective June 26, 2025, Colombia implemented Law 2466 of 2025, which directly impacts how companies engage and compensate SENA apprentices. If a company is looking to operate, continue operating ...