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Petro’s Record 23% Wage Hike Ripples Through Colombian Economy

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Colombia's government is facing challenges after implementing a record 23% minimum wage hike, leading to price controls and unintended economic consequences.

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Colombia’s government is trying to cap some prices as it grapples with a series of unintended consequences from its record minimum wage hike.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on January 16, 2026.
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