Minimum Wage Plus: Do High Wages Eat up the Gastro Tax Reduction?
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Does the minimum wage plus eat up the schnitzel tax reduction again?
They questioned the arguments they had warned that an increase in the floor above inflation could lead to more unemployment.
The President of the Republic, Bernardo Arévalo, announced an increase in the minimum wage for all economic activities and constituencies in the country from 1 January 2026, after analyzing the report submitted by the National Salary Commission. According to the information provided, the adjustment will be 7.5 % for the non-agricultural sector, 5.5 % for the agricultural sector and 4 % for export and maquila activities, applicable in both econom…
Through a video on official social networks, President Bernardo Arévalo announced, together with the Minister of Labor, Miriam Roquel, an increase to the minimum wage for 2026 in Guatemala in the two economic constituencies. The measure will be valid throughout the country. This is the first time that the government takes into account a study of the impact generated by the increase decreed the previous year, which ruled for 2025. It also conside…
The Government of Guatemala announced an increase in the minimum wage from January 1, 2026, applicable to all economic activities and both districts of the country. The decision was made by President Bernardo Arévalo, after analyzing the technical report of the National Salary Commission, which reflects economic conditions and [...]
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