Colombia minimum wage hike debate: 12% rise could add 0.8pp to inflation

Colombian unions propose a minimum wage increase of 8-9.5% for 2027, while the CUT demands 38.5%, with a 12% rise estimated to add 0.8 percentage points to the IPC. The wage agreement is under negotiation, and the final figure will depend on government and employer positions.

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