Colombia's Labor Reform Referendum Withdrawn
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the withdrawal of a labor reform referendum after the Senate passed a modified version of the reforms. The referendum was initially set to secure voter approval for the changes. Each measure would have needed approval from at least 13.5 million voters.

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.)
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