00:00And Colombian President Gustavo Pedroz, on Sunday, defended the living wage after the suspension occurred by the Council of State
00:08and called on the people to take to the streets in support.
00:11In a speech to the nation, the head of state assured that the living wage does not have inflationary effects,
00:17as business sectors have claimed.
00:19He cited analysis of international firms that demonstrate this.
00:23For this Monday, he has convened the Permanent Consultation Commission and ratified the call for a national day of action.
00:30Pedroz also explained that he will base the new decree on criteria set by the Constitutional Court and clarified the
00:37decision of the Council of State does not have an immediate effect.
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