June 18 (UPI) -- Since taking office, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has faced ongoing challenges in securing congressional support for his reform agenda.
His relationship with lawmakers has been strained by political tensions, an assassination attempt against presidential candidate Miguel Uribe, a lack of stable majorities, and repeated clashes over wide-ranging proposals that have stalled in Congress.
The Senate's approval Tuesday night of labor reform marked a rare legislative breakthrough amid ongoing political gridlock. The Petro administration has accused some lawmakers of blocking reforms to protect economic interests, while critics in Congress say the government's confrontational approach and unwillingness to negotiate have fueled the stalemate.
The bill still faces one final step before becoming law as lawmakers work to reconcile the versions passed by the House and Senate. They have until Friday to reach an agreement.
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