In September 2023, Brazil saw a significant uptick in its employment sector, adding 211,764 new formal job positions. While this is positive news, a closer look reveals that this number is 23.8% lower compared to the new jobs added in September 2022. However, it’s essential to note that this is Brazil’s 9th consecutive month of […]
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