Colombian President Gustavo Petro says he will call for a special election in which voters will be able to approve or reject labor reform and health reform, which have been stalled for months in congress.

BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday that he would call a national referendum so that voters can weigh in on his embattled health and labor reforms amid a lack of support for the proposals in the country's legislature.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced plans for a national referendum on his health and labor reforms, which face legislative opposition. These reforms aim to enhance healthcare access and labor conditions but struggle for support in Congress.