Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas

Chilean economic reform and regional budget tensions

27 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Chilean regional leaders and lawmakers contest budget cuts

The presentation of President José Antonio Kast’s 2027 budget proposal has triggered widespread social and political unrest in Chile. On October 1, students organized by ACES and CONFECH engaged in violent clashes with p

Economic and labor instability in Chile and Argentina

14 clusters · 81 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Chile unemployment rate rises to 9.8 percent

Chile and Argentina continue to face significant economic and labor instability. In Chile, the administration of President José Antonio Kast is managing a rising unemployment rate, which reached 9.8% during the July-Sept

Chilean regional labor market trends

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Unemployment and labor informality trends in Antofagasta and Colombia

In the Aysén Region of Chile, the unemployment rate decreased to 4% during the June-August 2026 quarter, a 0.3 percentage point drop over the previous 12 months. While female unemployment fell to match the male rate at 4

Mexico demographic aging and socioeconomic impact

15 clusters · 103 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Mexico faces rapid demographic shifts, UNAM researchers warn

Mexico is undergoing a rapid demographic transition characterized by an aging population and declining fertility. Data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) indicates that the median age rose fr

Demographic and economic shifts in Argentina and Chile

16 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Birth statistics show declining trends in Buenos Aires and Río Negro

Argentina continues to face a significant structural demographic shift characterized by a sharp decline in birth rates and an aging population. Nationally, births dropped from approximately 777,012 in 2014 to 413,135 in

Spanish labor market employment trends

3 clusters · 111 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Spain labor market hits record employment despite rising unemployment

Spain’s labor market continues to exhibit divergent trends characterized by rising unemployment alongside record Social Security affiliations. National unemployment rose by 23,587 people in September to a total of 2,379,

Ongoing crackdown on gangs, extortion, and illegal mining

58 clusters · 111 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Peruvian authorities destroy illegal mining assets worth nearly S/ 11 million

Peruvian security forces have maintained a multi-regional offensive against organized crime, illegal mining, and extortion. Throughout mid-2026, operations targeted various criminal networks, including the dismantling of

Chile employment and economic instability developments

63 clusters · 183 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Labor market challenges reported in Chile and Mexico

Chile’s labor market continues to face instability, with the unemployment rate reaching 9.6%, a 1 percentage point increase over the previous 12 months. This period is marked by a significant employment deficit; a report

SME economic impact in Latin America and the Caribbean

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: SMEs drive economic activity and employment in Latin America and the Caribbean

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) constitute approximately 99% of businesses and generate over 60% of formal employment across Latin America and the Caribbean. A Visa report, ‘The Multiplier Effect: Visa 2026 Sma

Honduras drought and flood risks intensify

33 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Weather alerts issued in Dominican Republic and Honduras amid heavy rains

The water crisis in Honduras continues to fluctuate due to weather instability. While El Niño-driven drought impacts 234 municipalities, recent rainfall has provided some relief to Tegucigalpa’s primary reservoirs. The U

Mexico's healthcare expansion and structural reform

38 clusters · 189 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Mexico opens registration for Universal Health Service Credential

By late 2026, Mexico’s healthcare landscape is undergoing significant structural and educational shifts alongside its ongoing 181-billion-peso infrastructure modernization. A major reform is underway to create a ‘Univers

Age discrimination in Latin American and Spanish labor

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Labor market challenges for workers over 50 in Venezuela and Ecuador

Labor markets in Chile, Spain, Venezuela, and Ecuador are facing significant challenges regarding the employment of workers over the age of 50. In Chile and Spain, studies indicate widespread ageism. In Chile, 52% of pe