Minimum wage for 2027: Former CUT leader revealed the figure that is being planned to be requested at the negotiating table; it would be higher than that of 2026.

Fabio Arias, former leader of the Central Unitaria de Trabajadores (CUT), revealed that workers plan to propose a 38.5% increase for the 2027 minimum wage during upcoming negotiation talks. According to the announcement, this proposed figure would be higher than the adjustment made for the year 2026.

The disclosure outlines the initial positioning of labor representatives ahead of the formal negotiation table, setting the stage for discussions on wage adjustments in the coming period.