Colombian Think Tank Proposes 8% Minimum Wage Hike, Warns of Inflation and Rate Risks

Corficolombiana, a Colombian financial entity, proposes an 8% minimum wage increase for 2027, below the government's likely request, and suggests regional differentiation. The report warns that exceeding the inflation-plus-productivity formula would raise CPI, interest rates, and public spending, signaling a cautious stance on wage policy.