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news El Financiero 2026-04-06

Minimum Wage Increases: A Double-Edged Sword for Mexican Labor Market

The article discusses the significant increases in Mexico's minimum wage during the current administration, noting that it has risen from 37 percent to over 75 percent of the average salary. While these increases have helped alleviate poverty and raised pay for informal workers, the text suggests they may act as a brake on labor formalization and economic growth.

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