What comes after the suspension of the decree that increased the minimum wage by 23% for 2026
Portafolio Journalist 02/13/2026 10:03 Updated: 02/13/2026 10:03
TL;DR
- The State Council has provisionally suspended the 23% increase in the minimum wage for 2026.
- The suspension is due to possible indications of illegality.
- The government must issue a temporary decree for the 2026 minimum wage within eight days.
- The current minimum wage increase will remain in effect until the new temporary decree is published.
- The ruling introduces uncertainty regarding hiring and inflation expectations.