The Brazilian government has announced that the minimum wage will increase from R$1,320 ($272.16) to R$1,412 ($291.13) in 2024. This adjustment reflects a 6.97% rise, amounting to an additional R$92 ($18.97). President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a decree to formalize this increase, which is expected to be published in the Official Gazette […]
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