Colombian Congress finally approves progressive labour reform
Colombian trade unions have welcomed the passing of the progressive government’s labour reform, after the National Congress approved it on 20 June. As one of the Petro administration’s flagship policies,…
Total Peace advances after illicit crop substitution agreement with CNEB armed group
The government’s Total Peace strategy has made another important advance after an agreement with armed group the National Coordinator of the Bolivarian Army (CNEB) over the voluntary removal of illicit…
General Secretary of ANTHOC health workers union attends UNISON National Conference
In a visit organised by Justice for Colombia, the General Secretary of Colombia’s ANTHOC health workers trade union, María Esneida Laverde, attended UNISON’s National Delegate Conference in Liverpool over 16-19…
Attack on presidential candidate continues legacy of violence in Colombia
Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay survived an assassination attempt on Saturday 7 June when he was shot twice while delivering a speech during a campaign rally in Bogota’s Fontibon…
