Colombia to subsidize 25% of minimum wage for new hires of women and youth

Colombia's Labor Ministry announced a program to pay 25% of the minimum wage for each new employee hired by micro and small enterprises, targeting women and youth. The policy aims to boost formal employment among these groups, though implementation details and fiscal cost remain unclear. This marks a notable labor-market intervention that could influence hiring dynamics and social policy.

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