Salaries
Minister Dino suspends extra benefits across three powers
Iniulat ng AI Larawang ginawa ng AI
Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino ordered the suspension of extra benefits known as penduricalhos across Brazil's three branches of government, with a 60-day review period. The ruling aims to curb supersalaries that evade the constitutional cap of R$ 46,366.19. Meanwhile, Congress approved salary hikes and new perks for its staff, costing at least R$ 650 million yearly.
Teachers from the CNTE marched to Mexico City's Zócalo on Friday, May 15, as the Public Education Secretariat announced a 9 percent salary increase for educators.
Iniulat ng AI
Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle García announced salary increases for state workers, retroactive to January 1. Women earning less than two minimum wages will get 9.5%, and police 15%. State teachers will match the federal adjustment on May 15.
The Unión Docentes Argentinos (UDA) rejected the government's economic proposal in the national teacher bargaining talks, deeming the minimum salary floor of $650,000 for March and $700,000 for April insufficient. Negotiations were adjourned until April 8. The union claims the amounts fail to cover basic needs amid inflation.
Iniulat ng AI
In Cuba, state workers, who make up two-thirds of the labor force, face enormous challenges to survive on salaries equivalent to 10 or 15 dollars a month, as inflation drives up food prices relentlessly. Many leave public jobs for private or informal options offering better pay, as shown by a former nurse in Camagüey. The situation worsens due to stagnant wages and the recent oil blockade ordered by President Donald Trump.
Salaries for scientific executives are rising quickly, especially for those combining biology or physics skills with expertise in law, IT, or finance. Professions such as doctors, pharmacists, or biologists secure well-paid roles in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and medical sectors. These high earnings, up to 150,000 euros annually, highlight the growing value of cross-disciplinary skills in a demanding market.
Iniulat ng AI
Forbes magazine published the ranking of the top ten highest-paid Formula 1 drivers in 2025, totaling $363 million. Max Verstappen topped the list for the fourth consecutive year, while Argentine Franco Colapinto did not rank among the highest earners. Lando Norris, the season's champion, placed third.
Four in ten Argentines seek second job to make ends meet
April 19, 2026 12:06TSC denies reports of April salary delays amid KEWOTA scandal
April 19, 2026 05:36DAX CEOs boost pay by 13 percent in 2025
April 06, 2026 16:08Labor ministry orders mandatory conciliation in Córdoba, averting teachers' strike
April 02, 2026 07:22Government officializes up to $300,000 bonus for security forces despite march
March 01, 2026 16:08Teachers in MG decide strike starting March 4
February 26, 2026 08:55President Ruto announces SHA health coverage and salary increases for prisoners and officers
February 10, 2026 12:05Police protest in Santa Fe escalates with traffic cuts and siren blasts
January 23, 2026 13:29Salaries lost to inflation in November according to INDEC
January 20, 2026 11:19Salary increases in fast food sector for January 2026