The interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, promises salary increases starting May 1

In Venezuela, the monthly minimum wage is only 27 American cents, in the context of an annual inflation rate exceeding 600%. Although salaries can reach 150 dollars with state bonuses, this amount remains insufficient to cover the basic food basket, estimated at 645 dollars, according to Le Figaro. Delcy Rodríguez, the interim president, announced that on May 1 there will be a wage increase, without providing further details about its value. Rodríguez, who came to power after Nicolás Maduro was captured by the United States, emphasized the need to correct the 'mistakes' of the past economic policies. At the same time, unions and workers are protesting against 'poverty wages', which have been stagnant for four years, organizing a demonstration in Caracas to express their demands.