Petro's pension reform was approved by the Constitutional Court: these are the main changes that Colombians' pensions will have

On August 25, 2026, Colombia's Constitutional Court approved the pension reform promoted by the government of Gustavo Petro, maintaining the central pillars and core structure of the legislation.

While validating the overarching reform, the Court returned at least nine articles to the Chamber of Representatives and the Congress of the Republic to correct procedural flaws and trámite issues.

The decision drew mixed reactions from the political sphere, with critics describing the outcome as concerning, while former President Petro celebrated the ruling as a victory for the working class.