Petro Government does not rule out a 'tutelatón' to defend the 23% increase for the 2026 minimum wage
Portafolio Journalist 02/13/2026 10:23 Updated: 02/13/2026 10:23
TL;DR
- The government plans legal action against the State Council's suspension of the 2026 minimum wage increase.
- Ministers criticize the decision as arbitrary, politically motivated, and harmful to the working class.
- The government is considering a 'tutelatón' and other judicial actions to defend the wage hike.
- Analysts point to legal doubts concerning inflation and productivity as the basis for the suspension.
- The suspension introduces economic uncertainty, potentially affecting hiring and inflation expectations.