Event Brief
Venezuela to Raise Minimum Wage for First Time in Four Years
Filed: Apr 09, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET
Summary: Acting president Delcy Rodríguez announced a minimum wage increase effective May 1, the first adjustment in four years.
WHO: Delcy Rodríguez
WHAT: announced a minimum wage increase
WHEN: Apr 09, 2026 at 6:51 AM ET
WHERE: Venezuela
WHY: The first adjustment after four years with the formal salary frozen at 130 bolívares.
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