Latin America

COVID-19 Sweeps Through Latin America Leaving Thousands Sick and Unemployed

Situations are getting worse by the day with more and more people in Latin America getting affected by the pandemic.
Unemployment

Support Options and Programs for Latinos Affected by COVID-19

COVID-19 has gravely impacted the Latino community with their demographic having the highest employment rate in the U.S.
Empty tables are seen inside a restaurant as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues in Mexico City

More Than 10,000 Are Unemployed in New Mexico

Meanwhile, in New Mexico, over 10,000 residents have filed a petition for unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.

TURNOUT: Martin O'Malley on Latinos' Top Issues: Immigration, Education, Economy, and Healthcare

Based on Latino Decisions' latest study, more than 13 million Latinos will vote in the 2016 presidential election, and Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley has made strides on connecting with the voting bloc by issues to the community.

Latino Unemployment Rate Declines in May But 13 Million Latinos 'Not in the Labor Force'

The U.S. Latino unemployment declined by 1-percentage point in comparison to May 2014, and economists have remained optimistic about the latest jobs report.

Latino Unemployment Rate in September 2014: Jobless Rate Falls to Lowest Point Since May 2008

While the overall U.S. unemployment rate dropped to its lowest levels in six years, the Latino unemployment rate also fell to a new low.

Latino Millennials Optimistic About Future as Unemployment Figures Drop

Employment in the U.S. has been capricious of late, but the economic assault dealt by The Great Recession only helped to stagger job opportunities and heighten unemployment rates, particularly for non-whites. That said, new job numbers show that last month saw a decrease in Latino unemployment.

US Unemployment Rate Drops Across 22 States: Heavily Latino States See Strong Employment Gains

The regional and state unemployment rate in the U.S. saw little change during June, but for 22 states and Washington D.C., the unemployment rate declined. Meanwhile, 14 states saw their unemployment rate increase.

In Tepid Recovery, U.S.-Born Latinos Drive Hispanic Job Growth

Amid slow economic growth and a housing market that hasn't fully recovered, U.S.-born Latinos have accounted for the majority of U.S. Hispanic job gains.

US Latino Unemployment Rate Increases, But 1 in 3 US Workers Will Be Latino by 2050, Says NCLR

The Latino unemployment rate in the United States increased to 7.7 percent last month, despite an increasing number of Hispanics entering the job market. According to the National Council of La Raza, a heavy emphasis shouldn't be placed on the monthly unemployment numbers, since many factors shift each month.
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