Colombia's Petro calls for 'general strike' if successor repeals his reforms
Colombia's outgoing President Gustavo Petro called for a 'general and indefinite strike' should successor Abelardo de la Espriella's government repeal his labor reform or reverse his land reform. De la Espriella, elected in the June runoff, takes office on August 7.
Colombia's outgoing President Gustavo Petro called for a nationwide 'general and indefinite strike' should the incoming government of successor Abelardo de la Espriella repeal his labor reform or reverse his land reform.
De la Espriella, elected in June's runoff vote, takes office on August 7. Petro's remarks reflect an effort to safeguard his signature reforms as power changes hands in Bogotá.
The comments raise questions about whether Colombia's transition will proceed without significant political friction. The incoming administration's final stance on the reforms has not yet been announced.
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