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flag Colombia raises minimum wage to $470 monthly in 2026, a 22.7% increase, to combat inequality.

flag Colombia will raise its minimum wage to 1.75 million pesos ($470) monthly in 2026, a 22.7% increase, as announced by President Gustavo Petro. flag The hike, effective after failed labor and business negotiations, aims to reduce inequality and improve living standards for about 2.5 million workers. flag It exceeds the projected 3.6% inflation rate for 2026 and may increase inflationary pressures, prompting warnings from economists and central bank officials about potential interest rate hikes. flag A new transport subsidy will raise total compensation for low-income workers to 2 million pesos. flag The adjustment marks the final wage change before the 2026 presidential elections.

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