Petro Government Raises Inflation from 3.2% to 5.8% in its 2026 Financial Plan, Minimum Wage Effect?

After almost two and a half months of waiting, the Ministry of Finance finally published the 2026 Financial Plan, a key document for the market...

Petro Government Raises Inflation from 3.2% to 5.8% in its 2026 Financial Plan, Minimum Wage Effect?

TL;DR

  • The Ministry of Finance published the 2026 Financial Plan, detailing the government's macroeconomic assumptions.
  • Projected real GDP growth remains at 2.6% for both 2025 and 2026.
  • The average dollar exchange rate is projected at $3,801 for 2026, with an end-of-period forecast of $3,915.
  • Inflation projection for the end of 2026 has been raised to 5.8%, significantly higher than previous estimates.
  • The delay in publication was attributed to internal adjustments, including recalculations after a decree suspended the effects of an economic emergency.

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