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Colombia's Petro urges supporters to defend his reforms before the handover

The outgoing president called for peaceful mass opposition if the next government reverses labor changes.

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Editorial translation from the original Spanish article. Reviewed before publication.

Broad summary: Colombia is moving from an election result into a confrontation over policy continuity. Petro framed labor and social reforms as gains to defend, while President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is preparing a conservative agenda. What is confirmed: AP reported Petro's Independence Day speech, the certified election result and de la Espriella's planned inauguration on August 7. What remains uncertain: It is not clear how much of the incoming agenda can pass Congress or how large street mobilization could become. Why it matters: The story connects Colombia, labor law, peace policy, U.S. influence claims and the first test of the new government.

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English localized edition reviewed from the Spanish NeuroStudio article and the listed AP source.