economy
diciembre 30, 2025
URGENTE: Petro decreta alza del 23,78% para el salario mínimo en 2026, ¿en cuánto quedó?
Este lunes 29 de diciembre, a las 7:00 de la noche, el presidente Gustavo Petro anunció oficialmente el incremento del salario mínimo para 2026. Lo hi...
TL;DR
- President Gustavo Petro decreed a 23.7% increase in the minimum wage for 2026, setting it at $2,000,000 including transportation subsidy.
- This increase, the largest in recent history, aims to establish a "vital minimum wage" that ensures dignified living conditions.
- The decision was made via decree after negotiations between the government, workers, and employers failed to reach a consensus.
- Petro argues the wage hike will stimulate the informal economy and popular sectors, increasing demand and consumption.
- The concept of a "vital minimum wage" is rooted in the Constitution and international labor standards, considering family needs and living costs.
- Technical calculations based on inflation and productivity suggested a lower increase (6.21%), while employers proposed 7.21% and workers requested 16%.