Salario mínimo: los ejemplos de tres países que se la jugaron por un aumento elevado y lo que pasó con ellos

TL;DR

Colombia's minimum wage became effective in the first half of 2026.
The Centro de Estudios Económicos Anif analyzed experiences in Mexico, Brazil, and Spain regarding similar minimum wage increases.
Key observed effects in these countries included wage compression (a concentration of workers at the minimum wage level) and changes in labor supply.
The new minimum wage in Colombia is based on the 'living wage' concept from the ILO, which differs from poverty line calculations and has raised methodological questions.
Mexico saw a significant increase in workers earning up to the minimum wage after its hike, while those earning more decreased proportionally.
Brazil experienced a slowdown in salaried employment growth and reduced labor participation following its minimum wage increase.
Spain's minimum wage hike was accompanied by a stagnant labor supply despite increased employment.
The increase is expected to disproportionately affect sectors with high informality in Colombia.
The gradual reduction in working hours since 2023, combined with the minimum wage hike, increases the cost per hour worked, potentially impacting small and medium-sized enterprises significantly.

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