economy
diciembre 29, 2025
Gustavo Petro anunciará esta noche aumento del salario mínimo 2026
Esta noche, a las 7 p.m., en alocución presidencial, el presidente anunciará el aumento del salario mínimo para 2026.
TL;DR
- President Petro will announce the 2026 minimum wage tonight at 7 p.m.
- A leaked draft decree from the Ministry of Labor suggests a 23% increase.
- This proposed increase is higher than the 16% requested by unions and the 7.21% proposed by employers.
- If enacted, the 2026 minimum wage would be $1,746,882, potentially exceeding 2 million pesos with transportation subsidy.
- The government's aim is to move towards a 'vital minimum wage' for dignified living.
- Analysts express concern that a large increase could lead to higher inflation, informality, and unemployment.