Colombia's Labor Reform Referendum Withdrawn

The proposal for a referendum aimed at garnering voter consent for labor reforms in Colombia has been pulled back following the Senate's approval of a modified version of the proposals. The announcement was made by Colombian President Gustavo Petro.

The referendum was initially introduced under an executive decree as a contingency plan, due to significant public discussions demanding alignment with governmental intentions. However, the decree was suspended by a high court amidst ongoing debates.

President Petro confirmed via social media that the reform legislation has become law, thereby rendering the referendum unnecessary. Approval from at least a third of Colombia's electorate had been required to pass each measure in the proposed referendum.

(With inputs from agencies.)