Colombia's President Gustavo Petro proposes legislative reforms targeting health and labor laws, including a health insurance agency, stricter temp contracts, and a 40-hour workweek.
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro plans to propose significant legislative reforms targeting the health sector and labor laws during the new congress session. The reforms include establishing a government agency to oversee health insurance funds, stricter regulations on temporary labor contracts, and reducing the workweek from 47 to 40 hours. Despite facing legislative resistance and internal challenges, Petro continues to push for substantial economic and social changes.
July 21, 2024
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