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news Mercopress 2026-04-29

Chile Unemployment Rate Exceeds 8% For 38th Consecutive Month

Chile's unemployment rate rose to 8.9% in the quarter ending March 2026. This figure marks the 38th consecutive month the rate has stayed above 8%, highlighting persistent structural weaknesses in the Chilean job market.

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