Antonio Sanguino questioned the Minister of Labor who denied an alleged reduction in the minimum wage for 2027: "Liar"

On October 10, 2026, former Minister of Labor Antonio Sanguino publicly challenged current Minister of Labor Natalia Eugenia López regarding the government's policy on the minimum wage for 2027. Sanguino labeled the minister an "embustera" (liar) after she denied allegations that the administration intended to reduce the minimum wage for that year. The confrontation follows ongoing controversy surrounding the decree that established the minimum wage for 2026.

The dispute highlights rising political tensions regarding labor policy and economic planning. The exchange underscores a fundamental disagreement between the former and current ministers concerning the transparency and future trajectory of national wage regulations.