Salario mínimo para el 2026: aumento del 23% descuadró la caja de las empresas para iniciar el año

TL;DR

The 23% minimum wage increase for 2026 was unexpected by businesses, who had projected 10-15% hikes.
The new minimum wage, including transport assistance, brings the total monthly income close to $2,000,000.
Labor-intensive sectors are hit hard, as payroll represents a large cost and price increases are not always feasible.
Companies are seeking urgent loans to cover payroll obligations for January.
Some experts liken the economic shock to critical periods in the late 1990s.
Sectors like private security, cleaning, and public transport face immediate financial gaps due to regulated tariffs.
The increased cost per employee could amount to hundreds of millions annually for companies with many minimum wage workers.
Businesses must either raise prices, potentially causing inflation, or reduce staff and working hours.
Export-oriented sectors like floriculture also face challenges in passing increased costs to international buyers.

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