State Council's decision on minimum wage could have political use, according to José Manuel Restrepo
Portafolio Journalist 13.02.2026 15:31 Updated: 13.02.2026 15:31
TL;DR
- The State Council has provisionally suspended the decree establishing the 2026 minimum wage increase.
- A new decree must be issued by the government within eight days, with a focus on stronger technical justification.
- This suspension does not change the 23% increase that has already taken effect in 2026.
- The ruling requires adherence to specific criteria from Law 278 of 1996, including inflation, productivity, and GDP growth.
- There is a concern that the government might politically capitalize on this situation for electoral campaigns.