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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has initiated new legislative proposals as congress begins a new session, targeting significant reforms in the nation's health and labor sectors. Petro, the country’s first left-wing president, has previously succeeded in increasing the minimum wage and passing a pension plan, despite facing resistance on other reforms. His latest proposals include establishing a government agency to manage health insurance fees and enforcing stricter labor laws to enhance worker protections. Petro also aims to reduce the work week and has called for measures to curb inflation and support economic growth. Amidst these efforts, his popularity has waned due to corruption scandals and political fragmentation within his coalition.