Despite a significant reduction in monetary poverty in Paraguay over the past two decades, economic vulnerability remains high. Small shocks can push many households back into poverty, revealing a structural fragility not captured by traditional indicators.
Salario Mínimo Legal
Sueldo básico legal en Paraguay, actualmente en G. 2.899.048.
Representatives of workers, employers, and the Ministry of Labor failed to reach a consensus on the calculation of the annual adjustment to the legal minimum wage (SML) during a debate on the program Políticamente Yncorrecto. Minister Mónica Recalde argued for considering multiple variables, while the Paraguayan Industrial Union (UIP) and workers insisted on specific legal criteria.
Despite positive macroeconomic indicators, sectoral growth is uneven, with agro-exports and trade leading, while industry and construction advance slowly. The exchange rate and a possible minimum wage increase generate tensions.
The National Minimum Wage Council (Conasam) faces an impasse over the minimum wage adjustment, with employers advocating strict application of the law based on the CPI and workers demanding a 22% increase. The government is considering modernizing the basic basket, while unions accuse the Central Bank of manipulating inflation.