Being president of a country is not easy at all and your salary must be commensurate with your work.. Although there is no formula to determine it, it must be in accordance with the economic reality of the country and maintain a reasonable relationship with the salaries of other workers. Find out how much Gustavo Petro earns and other presidents of the region.
According to the Bloomberg agency, the president’s monthly salary Gustavo Petro in Colombia by the year 2024 is 34.4 million Colombian pesos.
To contextualize, the minimum wage in Colombia for 2024 was set at 1,300,000 Colombian pesos (around $335), therefore, this wage represents approximately 30 times the minimum wage in the country.
In dollars, it could be said that he earns about US$ 10,050 monthly.
Some of the benefits that Petro receives for being president
– Official residence
The president and his family have the right to live in the Casa de Nariño, the official residence of the president of Colombia in Bogotá.
– Security
You are provided with extensive personal safety and protection equipment 24 hours a day.
– Transport
Access to official vehicles and air transportation for trips related to their duties.
– Support staff
A team of advisors, secretaries and service staff to assist you in your daily functions.
– Pension
After leaving office, former presidents typically receive a lifetime pension.
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Salaries of the presidents of the region
If the account is made based on the minimum wages of each country, the following list can be made.
-In GuatemalaPresident Bernardo Arévalo earns approximately 46 times the country’s minimum monthly wage.
-In UruguayPresident Luis Lacalle Pou receives a monthly income equivalent to 40 times the minimum wage of his compatriots.
-In ArgentinaPresident Javier Milei earns approximately 26 times the minimum wage.
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-In Mexico and Brazil, Presidents Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, respectively, earn 22 times the minimum wage in their countries
-In BoliviaPresident Luis Arce receives US$3,013.64 monthly, being one of the lowest presidential salaries in the region.
