Petro turned International Labor Day marches into a platform to promote his Constituent Assembly
President Gustavo Petro participated in the International Labor Day marches in Medellín, an event he used to insist on his proposal...
TL;DR
- President Petro used International Labor Day marches in Medellín to push for a National Constituent Assembly.
- He criticized Congress for blocking a popular consultation related to his agenda.
- A signature collection campaign has begun to support the Constituent Assembly, requiring five million signatures.
- The signatures are intended to be presented to Congress on July 20th.
- Petro defended his government's achievements, including improved employment and living conditions.
- He also criticized the obstacles faced by his health and pension reforms.
- Several government officials attended the event, drawing criticism that the marches were part of an official agenda.
- The Governor of Antioquia criticized Petro's presence, stating that communism does not resonate in the region.