Colombian President Gustavo Petro, almost two years into his term, has faced significant challenges in implementing his agenda to reduce inequality. His efforts to reform the country's welfare system have been hindered by the need to negotiate with Congress and placate protesters. Recently, a pension reform aimed at changing the system, which left close to 3 million elderly people without any pension or savings, was approved with 88 votes. However, constitutional experts believe that Petro's flagship plan to boost state control over Colombian pensions is likely to be struck down by the nation's top court on June 17.
Colombian President Petro’s Pension Reform Likely to Be Killed by Top Court https://t.co/RLf2hFVCsQ
President Gustavo Petro’s flagship plan to boost state control over Colombian pensions is likely to be killed by the nation’s top court, according to constitutional experts. https://t.co/HgmN1hyjPV
President Gustavo Petro’s flagship plan to boost state control over Colombian pensions is likely to be killed by the nation’s top court, according to constitutional experts. https://t.co/wrxxlBaRVX
#FromTheSouth News Bits | Colombia: The pension reform was approved with 88 votes. President Gustavo Petro explained that this reform seeks to change the pension system, which left close to 3 million elderly people without any pension or savings. https://t.co/UdIODj5tEm
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