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Jun 24, 2020

Pandemic pressure on child labor in Latin America

Some families facing financial hardship in Latin America are sending children to work. Germany imposes fresh regional lockdowns after a spike in COVID-19 cases. A spotlight on Spain’s migrant fruit pickers.

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There are around 10 million children across Latin America at work.
There are around 10 million children across Latin America at work.
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Pandemic pressure on child labor in Latin America