Venezuelan president boosts minimum wage by 150%

Jesus Silva
Press TV, Caracas

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has raised the monthly minimum wage by 150 percent as part of his measures to battle the country’s economic crisis. While workers hope Maduro's move will boost their purchase power, some fear it might fuel a price hike. Press TV correspondent Jesus Silva has the details.

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