Colombian President Petro Faces Criticism Over Labor Reform Job Losses and Electoral Distrust Despite Social Progress

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's labor reform has raised concerns about potential job losses in sectors such as private security. During the opening of Congress, Representative Lina Garrido accused Petro of betraying Colombia and described his government as a total failure. Political analyst Fernando Posada critiqued Petro's July 20 speech, stating that the president's rhetoric is falling short of his promises. Posada also highlighted that Petro's expressed distrust in the electoral process is unprecedented in modern Colombian democracy and suggested the country is at a critical juncture. Furthermore, Posada noted that some sectors that supported Petro are now showing disagreement with his governance. In response, Petro defended his administration's achievements, emphasizing significant social progress over the past three years, including substantial poverty reduction and expanded opportunities.