Ecos por alza del mínimo resuenan en primera quincena de 2026: 5 actividades con mayor riesgo de pérdida de empleos
La mayor afectación por alza del mínimo ocurrirá en los sectores de actividades profesionales, comercio, construcción, entretenimiento e industria. Foto: iStock
TL;DR
- A 23% minimum wage increase in Colombia for 2026 is projected to cause up to 730,000 formal job losses.
- Increased labor costs and higher financing rates in a high-interest rate environment are cited as reasons for job losses.
- Sectors like professional activities, commerce, construction, entertainment, and industry are expected to be most impacted.
- The minimum wage hike could accelerate inflation to 6.4% annually in 2026.
- The Banco de la República may initiate interest rate increases starting in January, potentially reaching 11.0% by July.