In Caracas, she also announced $70 pensions, but did not clarify how much of the $240 is base salary rather than bonuses or food stipends.
The increase follows worker protests over collapsing pay, with previous income at about $190 including bonuses and the formal minimum wage worth only a few cents.
The move comes amid 649% annual inflation in March and rising living costs, while political debate has intensified as some opposition figures act as if presidential elections are approaching.
Will Venezuela's wage and pension hikes actually improve daily life, or will hyperinflation erase these gains for workers and pensioners?
How will Venezuela’s new income policies and ongoing crises impact migration and regional stability in South America?
With U.S. involvement in Venezuela's oil sector, who really controls the nation’s economic future—Caracas or Washington?