Pension Reform Delayed as Court Suspends Review Over Recusal of Key Magistrate

The Constitutional Court of Colombia has suspended the analysis of pension reform due to a recusal against Magistrate Héctor Alfonso Carvajal, impacting President Gustavo Petros proposed changes.

• The Constitutional Court of Colombia accepted a recusal against Magistrate Héctor Alfonso Carvajal, halting the review of critical pension reforms proposed by President Gustavo Petro.
• This postponement occurred during a session on Tuesday, delaying potential benefits associated with the pension reform, which had significant implications for the Senates upcoming agenda.
• The recusal raises concerns about judicial impartiality and could influence public perception of President Gustavo Petros administration and its capacity to implement economic reforms.