BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombia’s Council of State on Wednesday suspended a decree by President Gustavo Petro that sought to call a referendum on a labor reform, citing lack of Senate authorization.
The decree, which Petro issued last week, sparked criticism from political opposition, which labeled it a coup d’etat and an overt challenge to the nation’s institutions and congress, which must authorize such measures.
Colombia’s Council of State is a high court that settles disputes between the state and private parties.
On Tuesday, the Senate approved a revised version of the labor reform bill after extensive debate. The bill, which passed with 57 votes in favor and 31 against, includes provisions for an eight-hour daytime workday, higher weekend and holiday pay, and mandatory social security contributions from delivery app drivers.
(Reporting by Carlos Vargas; Editing by Brendan O’Boyle)
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