Petro Government Seeks to Change Pension System Rules Again with Reform Under Review

Journalist Portafolio 02.24.2026 21:56 Updated: 02.24.2026 22:08

Petro Government Seeks to Change Pension System Rules Again with Reform Under Review

TL;DR

  • A draft decree seeks to alter rules for recent transfers to the public pension regime.
  • The measure aims to correct a growing financial imbalance affecting Colpensiones.
  • AFPs must transfer the full capital and financial yields of transferred affiliates to Colpensiones.
  • This transfer must occur within 15 business days of the decree's effective date.
  • Colpensiones, by assuming all risks, should receive assets backing obligations from the transfer's effective date.
  • The decree repeals previous guidelines on this process.
  • The situation originates from a law allowing exceptional and temporary regime transfers for individuals nearing retirement.