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April 21, 2025
Learn About the Cases in Which You Could Have Your Pension Garnished
Asuntos Legales
Labor and employment attorney Ana María Cubillos was interviewed by Asuntos Legales about the circumstances under which a pension can be garnished in Colombia. Although the law already grants special protection to pensions, allowing their garnishment only for alimony debts or debts with cooperatives, the recent pension reform enacted through Law 2381 of 2024 reaffirms this rule and extends it to early retirement pensions as well. Ms. Cubillos explained how the new regulations clarify the procedure to be followed in these cases.
"This same provision is reflected in Article 81 of Law 2381 of 2024 on pension reform, which even clarifies that, in the case of early retirement pensions, garnishments for alimony debts and in favor of cooperatives may be carried out after deducting the mandatory contribution applicable in such cases," she said.
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"This same provision is reflected in Article 81 of Law 2381 of 2024 on pension reform, which even clarifies that, in the case of early retirement pensions, garnishments for alimony debts and in favor of cooperatives may be carried out after deducting the mandatory contribution applicable in such cases," she said.
READ: Learn About the Cases in Which You Could Have Your Pension Garnished