Massive Protests in Colombia Against Government Reforms and Policies

Thousands of Colombians protested against President Gustavo Petro's government and its proposed reforms to the nation's health and pension systems, and labor laws. Petro's coalition in congress is struggling to stay together, and his approval ratings have dropped as violence between rebel groups increases. The government's proposed health reform and labor law are facing opposition from both opposition parties and former members of Petro's coalition. Despite this, Petro vows to press on with his reform program, arguing that it is part of a popular mandate that is now threatened by Colombia's economic elite.