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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.