The President has declared an increment in the monthly minimum salary (MMS) from VEF 4,889.11 to VEF 5,622.47 on 21st January 2015, and it should have been applicable as from 1st February 2015. But, the Decree announcing the increase has not yet been released. Further development will be reported later.
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