Colombian lawmakers reject president’s labor reform referendum

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…

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…

The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, denounced this Wednesday fraud in the vote of the Senate that denied the holding of a popular consultation proposed by his government. READ ALSO: Senate of Colombia defines the conduct of the Popular Consultation called by Petro In a message published in his account of social network X, the president said that the consultation did not sink, but was sunk "with fraud, as in April 19, 1970", in reference to…

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

Colombia Senate blocks president's labor reform referendum

BOGOTA - Colombia's Senate on Wednesday rejected a 12-question referendum on a labor reform backed by President Gustavo Petro, the latest defeat on the issue for the leftist leader, who says the reform will improve conditions for workers. Read more at straitstimes.com.