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First modification: 02/16/2026 - 14:38

The Colombian president, Gustavo Petro, responded to the decision of the Council of State to provisionally suspend the 23% increase in the minimum wage for 2026. The president defended the determination of his Administration and reiterated the importance of the increase, although he announced the issuance of a transitional decree and called for dialogue with unions and business associations. In the midst of the electoral scenario, sectors of the opposition that had initially criticized the increase now support the Government's decision.

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