💨 Abstract

Colombia's State Council temporarily suspended President Gustavo Petro's decree to call a referendum on his social reforms, ruling it contradicts a law requiring Senate approval. The decision followed a lawsuit by Senate President Efraín Cepeda and others, arguing Petro's decree bypassed necessary Senate approval. Petro, while noting the decree isn't ruled illegal, urged Congress to finalize the labor reform. Recently, the Senate passed a labor reform bill, which awaits technical review and reconciliation.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff