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- President Sheinbaum announced a 13% minimum wage increase for 2026, to 315 pesos per day.
- The adjustment follows AMLO-era wage hikes, during which the minimum wage more than doubled.
- About 40% of Mexican workers earn the minimum wage, amplifying the change's impact.
- A World Bank study shows GDP per worker stagnation and negative productivity growth, while private-sector investments by Amazon and Microsoft in AI and training aim to boost productivity.
