Colombia Senate blocks president's labor reform referendum


Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during the presidential signing of the Angel Law and the Lorenzo Law against animal abuse, at the presidential palace in Bogota, Colombia April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez/File Photo

BOGOTA (Reuters) -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.

Lawmakers had previously rejected the reform - which would enshrine an eight-hour daytime work day, increase weekend and holiday pay and require social security payments for delivery app drivers, among other measures.

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