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Government issues decree with 7% raise in Congress salaries

Colombia's national government issued Decree 0303 of 2026, setting a 7% salary increase for Senate and House of Representatives employees, retroactive to January 1. Monthly basic salaries range from $4,781,327 to $18,601,803 by grade. This is part of 23 decrees benefiting various public servants.

Fenalco to file nullity suit against union powers decree

25 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The National Federation of Business Merchants (Fenalco) announced it will file a nullity lawsuit against Decree 234 of 2026, arguing the government exceeded its regulatory powers by changing collective bargaining rules without congressional approval. The group also requested provisional suspension of the decree pending resolution.

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Kast government withdraws ramal negotiation bill amid opposition criticism

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Economist criticizes labor ministry's bank directive as illegal, inefficient

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Subcontracted workers target POSCO, Hyundai Mobis and Hanwha Ocean as yellow envelope law takes effect

Deputy Diana Sánchez votes in virtual session while getting hair done

Deputy Diana Sánchez Barrios joined a virtual session of the Mexico City Congress while getting her hair styled, drawing criticism on social media. In the Labor Affairs Commission meeting, she voted in favor of reforms to the Federal Labor Law. An image shared by a columnist highlighted the apparent lack of seriousness in the act.

Rains and elections drive early declines in Colombia's amusement park visits

7 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Following earlier reports of robust growth but looming challenges, Colombia's amusement parks saw early 2026 visit declines due to heavy rains and upcoming elections, per Acolap. The sector's 18 million annual entry target across 700 establishments is now at risk amid access disruptions and security concerns.

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