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Minister Dino suspends extra benefits across three powers
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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.
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.