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Dramatic courtroom scene illustrating Colombia's State Council suspending $25 trillion pension fund transfer to Colpensiones, with symbolic money halt and concerned savers.

State Council suspends partial transfer of $25 trillion to Colpensiones

April 28, 2026 Iniulat ng AI Larawang ginawa ng AI

Colombia's State Council suspended Chapter 5 of Decree 415 of 2026, ordering AFP to transfer $25 trillion immediately to Colpensiones. The precautionary measure affects savings of those who switched regimes but have not yet met pension requirements. Asofondos requested extending the suspension to the remaining $5 trillion.

Supreme court declares over 1,400 cae protection resources inadmissible

The General Treasury of the Republic reported that the Courts of Appeals have rejected more than 1,400 protection resources filed by CAE debtors. The Supreme Court has also rejected over 200 appeals.

Cundinamarca court backs suspension of AFP transfers to Colpensiones

May 13, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The Tribunal Administrativo de Cundinamarca has backed the Consejo de Estado ruling that suspends transfers of funds from AFP private pension administrators to Colpensiones. The decision drew criticism from President Gustavo Petro and Labor Minister Antonio Sanguino. Colpensiones stated that resources belonging to 129,000 people who switched regimes must be moved to cover pension payments.

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Petro slams State Council ruling on pension transfer, calls non-return of funds 'theft'

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Constitutional Court declares recusals unfounded in economic emergency case

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Six justices recuse themselves from reviewing emergency decrees

Tunja Chamber of Commerce faces ruling ordering former president's reinstatement

A Tunja judge ordered the reinstatement of John Jairo Martínez Álvarez as executive president of the Tunja Chamber of Commerce following a tutela action. The ruling creates the possibility of two presidents at the entity, which covers 71 municipalities and manages a budget over $15 billion pesos.

Labor minister Sanguino defends labor and pension reforms at Asofondos congress

April 24, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Colombia's Labor Minister Antonio Sanguino defended the government's labor and pension reforms at the XIX Asofondos Congress, representing President Gustavo Petro. He respectfully urged the Constitutional Court to advance its review of the suspended pension reform. He highlighted preliminary progress despite the suspension.

Frisby Colombia claims trademark defense process remains ongoing

Spain's Alicante Provincial Court revoked precautionary measures granted to Frisby Colombia in the trademark dispute with Frisby España. Frisby España hails the ruling and plans to reopen restaurants, while Frisby Colombia maintains the legal process is ongoing. The parties disagree on the case's final status.

Contraloría detects regulatory gaps in Supersubsidio's precautionary measures

March 27, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Colombia's Comptroller General revealed regulatory gaps and weaknesses in precautionary measures imposed by the Family Subsidy Superintendency (Supersubsidio) on Family Compensation Funds (CCF). The study reviewed 24 interventions from 2019 to 2023, finding most unsatisfactory. It influenced a Constitutional Court ruling mandating a new regime by 2027.

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