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Colombia's lower house rejects changes to pension reform articles

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On October 28, Colombia's lower house rejected amendments to articles of a pension reform bill sent back by the Constitutional Court due to procedural issues. The court had previously approved most aspects of the reform in August, which aims to strengthen Colpensiones and reduce subsidies for high pensions while introducing benefits for women with children and poverty-stricken older adults. The rejection means the Senate-approved version of the bill will remain intact until the court decides if the procedural flaw has been addressed.
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As of October 28, 2026, Colombia's lower house rejected changes to articles in a pension reform bill returned by the Constitutional Court due to procedural flaws. The rejection means the version approved by the Senate remains intact and will now be reviewed by the court for compliance with its earlier directives.

The proposed reforms aim to strengthen state-run pension administrator Colpensiones, reduce subsidies for high pensions, provide benefits to women with children, and expand coverage for older adults living in poverty. Notably, the bill maintains the current retirement age at 62 for men and 57 for women. All Colombians earning up to 2.3 times the monthly minimum wage (approximately 4 million pesos) must contribute to Colpensiones, while those earning more can choose private pension funds for their surplus income.

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The rejection means the version of the bill approved by the Senate will stand and the court will now need to decide if the procedural flaw has been corrected. The pension reform aims to strengthen the state-run pension administrator Colpensiones, reduce subsidies for high pensions, provide benefits to women with children, and expand coverage to protect older adults living in poverty. The bill maintains the retirement age at 62 for men and 57 for women.
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🔮 The rejection means the version of the bill approved by the Senate will stand and the court will now need to decide if the procedural flaw has been corrected. The pension reform aims to strengthen the state-run pension administrator Colpensiones, reduce subsidies for high pensions, provide benefits to women with children, and expand coverage to protect older adults living in poverty. The bill maintains the retirement age at 62 for men and 57 for women.
2026-10-28 · The Straits Times
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Colombia's lower house rejects changes to pension reform articles BOGOTA, Oct 28 - asserted
house → reject → articles
Colombia's lower house on Wednesday rejected changes to a package of specific articles from a pension reform bill that had been returned to the legislature by the Constitutional Court, which ordered lawmakers to remedy a procedural flaw in the bill. asserted
which → reject → bill
In August, the Constitutional Court approved most of the 2024 pension system reform, championed by former President Gustavo Petro. asserted
Court → approve → Petro
The rejection means the version of the bill approved by the Senate will stand and the court will now need to decide if the procedural flaw has been corrected. The pension reform aims to strengthen the state-run pension administrator Colpensiones, reduce subsidies for high pensions, provide benefits to women with children, and expand coverage to protect older adults living in poverty. The bill maintains the retirement age at 62 for men and 57 for women. asserted
bill → mean → women
The law requires all Colombians earning up to 2.3 times the monthly minimum wage — approximately 4 million pesos (about $1,300) — to make contributions to Colpensiones. asserted
law → require → Colpensiones
Those earning above that amount can choose a private pension fund for the surplus portion of their income. asserted
Those → earn → income
The measure also stipulates that workers who failed to accumulate enough contribution weeks to qualify for a pension will receive aid, while those in poverty who did not contribute will receive a monthly payment of around $75. asserted
who → stipulate → 75
The Petro government estimated more than 2.6 million older adults will benefit from the measures. asserted
adults → estimate → measures
Men with 900 weeks of contributions and women with 750 will remain in the current system and will not be required to contribute to the state fund. asserted
Men → remain → fund
Some economic and social initiatives championed by Petro were rejected or faced difficulties gaining approval in Congress, where he lacked solid support. asserted
he → champion → support
He left office in August and was replaced by right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella, who has pledged to maintain some of Petro's popular social reforms. asserted
who → leave → reforms
The reform is one of Colombia’s most significant social policy reforms in years, according to analysts, who note that it would expand the state’s role in the pension system while preserving a role for private funds—an issue that has long divided lawmakers, businesses, and unions. uncertain
that → accord → lawmakers
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