Colombia's President Petro Calls for Special Election to Push Through Labor and Health Reforms
2025-03-18

The Washington Post
In a rallying cry, President Gustavo Petro urged his supporters to 'rebel' against centrist and right-wing politicians who have hindered efforts to reform Colombia's health system and labor laws, sparking a potential shift in the country's social and economic landscape with his proposed special election, which could lead to significant changes in healthcare reform and labor rights, and potentially impact the country's economic growth and social welfare