economy
Salario mínimo 2026: gremios y analistas manifiestan su rechazo al aumento del 22 % decretado por Petro
Gustavo Petro revela el aumento del salario mínimo para 2026 Foto: Ovidio Gonzalez / Presidencia
TL;DR
- The minimum wage in Colombia will increase by 23% in 2026, reaching two million pesos with transport subsidy.
- Business organizations like Fenalco and Andi have strongly criticized the decision, calling it irresponsible and populist.
- Economists predict significant negative impacts on inflation, employment, and potentially forcing interest rate hikes.
- Analysts warn that the increase will likely lead to higher informality and put pressure on small businesses.
- Concerns are raised about the unilateral nature of the decision, lacking effective tripartite dialogue.