Open debate among presidential candidates following suspension of minimum wage increase

TL;DR

The Council of State provisionally suspended a 23% minimum wage increase for 2026.
The suspension was a response to multiple requests and demands against the government's decree.
The increase was established after no agreement was reached between employers and workers in the Salary and Labor Policies Concertation Commission.
Presidential candidates expressed varied opinions on the decision.
Paloma Valencia and Juan Carlos Pinzón supported the suspension, advocating for technically viable and sustainable economic decisions.
Vicky Dávila called for fulfilling promises to workers while protecting companies, blaming the government for the situation.
Juan Daniel Oviedo respected the decision, emphasizing the need for constitutional and economically responsible minimum wage adjustments.
Iván Cepeda opposed the suspension, labeling it arbitrary and regressive, and predicting social unrest.
Juan Fernando Cristo called the measure incomprehensible and contrary to the Social Rule of Law.
Roy Barreras invited support for the President against what he termed an attack on Colombian workers.

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