In December 2023, Uruguay experienced a decline in its unemployment rate, reaching 7.8% of the Economically Active Population (EAP). This marked a decrease from November’s 8.3%, as the National Institute of Statistics (INE) reported. The Continuous Household Survey revealed a rise in the employment rate. In December, it climbed to 58.9% from November’s 58.4%. Additionally, […]
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