economy
Si el salario mínimo subiera 23% en 2026, la vivienda VIS aumentaría en $49 millones
Este lunes 29 de diciembre, a las 7 de la noche, Colombia conocerá oficialmente el incremento del salario mínimo, en una alocución presidencial que ma...
TL;DR
- The Colombian government will announce a 23% increase in the minimum wage via decree.
- The new minimum wage will be $1,750,905 COP, an increase of $327,405 COP.
- The transport subsidy will also increase by 23%, from $200,000 to $246,000 COP.
- The total minimum monthly income for a worker will be $1,996,905 COP.
- Many products and services are indexed to the minimum wage, including health and pension contributions, educational fees, intercity transport fares, traffic fines, and Social Interest Housing (VIS) costs.
- An expert warns that a 23% increase in the minimum wage will lead to indexed prices rising, potentially increasing inflation.
- The maximum prices for Social Interest Housing (VIS) will increase significantly, with potential issues for the financial closure of projects if housing subsidies do not adjust proportionally.