Petro calls for 'general and indefinite strike' if successor repeals his reforms

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Colombia's outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, called on Monday for a “general and indefinite strike” should the government of his successor, Abelardo de la Espriella, repeal his administration's labor reform or reverse the land reform.

De la Espriella, elected in the June 21 runoff, will take office on August 7.

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