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Colombia’s labor unions are on a 48-hour strike supporting President Gustavo Petro’s push for a referendum on labor law reforms. This strike follows repeated rejections of reform proposals by Congress, …
Colombian Unions Strike: Support for Labor Law Referendum Grows Read More
Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with Pope Leo XIV on May 19, 2025, discussing internal and environmental challenges facing Colombia. During the 22-minute audience, Petro emphasized climate change’s existential threat, …
Colombian President Addresses Climate Change and Peace with Pope Read More
Colombia has officially joined China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which involves over 140 countries. The memorandum of understanding pledges cooperation in infrastructure and trade amid rising tensions with the U.S. …
Colombia Formalizes Entry into China’s Belt and Road Initiative Amid U.S. Tensions Read More
Colombian lawmakers blocked President Petro’s labor reform referendum, which aimed to limit workdays to eight hours and mandate double holiday pay. This is the third attempt at passing reform after …
Colombian Lawmakers Block President Petro’s Labor Reform Referendum Read More
Colombia’s fragile peace process is at risk due to a rise in political and criminal violence, particularly from groups like the ELN and dissident FARC factions. President Gustavo Petro’s ‘total …
Colombia’s Fragile Peace Process Under Threat from Rising Violence Read More
Colombia’s Energy Minister proposes that wealthier households and corporations take on government debts owed to power distributors to avert utility closures. The proposal needs Congress’s approval and comes in light …
Colombia Aims to Shift Electricity Debt to Prevent Utility Closures Read More
Massive protests in Colombia are occurring as President Gustavo Petro calls for demonstrations against opposition leaders who have blocked important health and labor reforms. Addressing thousands, he urged government workers …
Colombia Protests: Citizens Rally Against Opposition Leaders Blocking Reforms Read More
President Gustavo Petro of Colombia led a mass rally to garner support for stalled health and labor reforms, illustrating the political pressure on Congress. Despite being the country’s first leftist …
Thousands March in Support of Colombia’s President and His Reforms Read More
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for protests supporting his labor and health reforms, which are struggling for legislative approval. He aims to rally public support against opposition parties during …
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Calls for Public Protests Supporting Reforms Read More
President Gustavo Petro urged Colombians at a rally to support labor and health reforms and proposed a special election to allow citizens to vote on these initiatives. The reforms have …
President Gustavo Petro Advocates Special Election for Labor and Health Reforms in Colombia Read More