Democratic Center Did Not Ask Workers to Give up Overtime and Surcharges

On WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook (1 and 2) and Twitter circulates a supposed news story from El Tiempo that says: “In an emotional letter, the Democratic Center asks workers to give up payment for overtime, night charges and other benefits... to help poor entrepreneurs and keep the country as one on the right.” The image was even shared by activist Derli López, and rebutted by President Gustavo Petro. But the information is false. There is no re…