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Chile Jobless Rate Hits 9.1%, Stuck Above 8% for Three Years
Chile's unemployment rate increased to 9.1% in the February–April 2026 quarter, up 0.3 points from a year earlier. Unemployment has remained at or above 8% for 38 consecutive months, exceeding three years.
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