Latin America braces for a shift as its older people population is set to soar. ECLAC forecasts a jump to 200 million by 2065 from today’s 50 million. This aging trend mirrors global patterns, with the senior population expected to hit 2.1 billion by 2050. Such growth strains healthcare, pensions, and labor markets. In response, […]
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