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Between Traffic and Spending: Guatemalans Spend up to 30% of Their Salary only for Transportation

Destining up to 30% of the minimum wage only for transport has become an increasingly difficult burden to sustain for thousands of workers in Guatemala. In addition to the economic impact, many must leave their homes from dawn and spend several hours in traffic to be able to fulfill their working day. Currently, many citizens spend between Q30 and Q40 daily to move to their jobs and return home using public transport. This spending represents a …
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Destining up to 30% of the minimum wage only for transport has become an increasingly difficult burden to sustain for thousands of workers in Guatemala. In addition to the economic impact, many must leave their homes from dawn and spend several hours in traffic to be able to fulfill their working day. Currently, many citizens spend between Q30 and Q40 daily to move to their jobs and return home using public transport. This spending represents a …

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TV Azteca Guate Digital broke the news on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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