The conflict goes beyond the immigration issue; it is a sadistic racial and class struggle. And although it is premature to predict its impact on US social and labor policies, one thing is certain: it reveals a wave of dissatisfaction.
When the gender approach is not considered in macroeconomic policies, it is women who end up cushioning the impact of crises through unpaid domestic and care work.
Three million businesses have closed during the pandemic, affecting both formal and informal employment. With the recovery of activity, some 7.5 million people are expected to join the huge pool of Latin Americans working without social security.