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flag Colombian unions strike for 48 hours, backing President Petro's labor reform referendum proposal.

flag Colombia's labor unions held a 48-hour strike to support President Gustavo Petro's proposed labor referendum, which would let voters decide on overhauling labor laws, including an eight-hour workday limit. flag The strike followed Congress's rejection of Petro's labor reform twice, escalating tensions between Petro and the legislative body as he aims to solidify his legacy before next year's elections. flag If Congress fails to act, Petro plans to issue a decree on June 1 to authorize the referendum.

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