💨 Abstract

In Colombia, lawmakers rejected President Gustavo Petro's referendum on labor law reforms. The referendum, blocked by a 49-47 vote, proposed measures like limiting workdays to eight hours and mandating double pay for holiday work. Petro, who accused lawmakers of fraud and obstruction, had warned of voter backlash in 2026 elections. The proposed reforms also included ending daytime workdays at 6 p.m. and promoting job stability through open-ended contracts.

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