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Colombian Congress Members Out-Earn Latin American Peers
Original: Colombian Congress Members Earn, by Far, More Than Other Latin American Legislators
A new report finds that Colombian members of Congress earn far more than legislators in any other Latin American country. The comparison highlights a wide pay gap between Colombia and its regional neighbours, reigniting debate over legislative salaries in a country where many citizens earn minimum wage and lawmakers' benefits have long drawn criticism.
Why now: The report fuels ongoing public anger over high legislative pay amid Colombia's economic pressures.
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- Colombian Congress Members Earn, by Far, More Than Other Latin American Legislators · ColombiaOne.com
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