Brazil's president raises welfare payments ahead of election

President Dilma Rousseff announced increases in payments for Brazil's poorest citizens in honor of the country's May 1st celebrations as she gears up to campaign for reelection in October.

Bolivia raises minimum wage by 20%

Bolivia will raise the minimum wage by 20%, President Evo Morales announced on Monday. Following talks with leaders from Bolivia's main trade union federation, President Morales also said that the basic salary would go up by 10%.

Colombia's minimum wage rises 4% despite union objections

Colombians going to work in 2013 found themselves earning 4.02% more than last year – but trade unions are not happy.