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Pandemic takes tough toll on informal women workers

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INT

Policy measures taken in response to the economic crisis created by the pandemic have largely been gender-blind, exacerbating the long-standing economic precarity and gender…

More Mexico jobs will not necessarily mean good jobs

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MEXICO

It shows that by the end of the year, 56.6 million people were employed, 3.5 million more than in the same period of 2020 and 1.5 million more than in the first quarter of 2020…

Mexico's dual labour market hinders development

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MEXICO

However, the country has a dual labour market with an informal sector in which millions of Mexicans work, without written contracts, guarantees to basic rights or social security…

Reforms will not solve Mexico pension challenges

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MEXICO

The rules governing both management of and payouts from private retirement funds (AFORES) are being revised substantially, and employers are footing the bill.

Mexico's pension challenges may be insurmountable

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MEXICO

With Mexico's population aging, past pension commitments present major problems for the current government.

Gig economy risks Latin American virtual brain drain

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LATIN AMERICA

The gig economy.

Labour informality may increase in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

The informal sector in Latin America.

Turkey letting Syrians work will not change much soon

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TURKEY

The regulation on work permits for 'foreigners under temporary protection'.

Deficit will rise absent labour reform in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

The outlook for pension reform.

Inadequate policies will deepen Mexico COVID-19 blow

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MEXICO

A lack of testing may have led to an underestimation of infections, but with a population of 130 million, Mexico appears relatively unscathed by the pandemic so far. The virus…