Bolivia's Economic Crisis Hits Bricklayers Hard: Unemployment and Wage Cuts Soar

Bolivia's Economic Crisis: Bricklayers Face Unemployment and Wage Cuts La Paz, Bolivia – The ongoing economic crisis in Bolivia is severely impacting the construction sector, leaving many bricklayers unemployed or struggling with significantly reduced wages. A recent report by Unitel Bolivia highlights the plight of these workers, many of whom are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. "The work is very scarce now," says Juan Carlos Salvatierra, a bricklayer interviewed in the report. "Before, we could work three or four times a week and earn 500, 600, or even 700 Bolivianos a day. Now, we're lucky to earn 200 or 300 Bolivianos a week." The video shows bricklayers waiting for work on street corners, their faces etched with worry and frustration. The economic downturn has led to a significant decrease in construction projects, leaving many skilled workers without employment. The reduced work available has also driven down wages, forcing many to accept less than they need to support their families. Carlos Tapia, another construction worker, adds, "If there's no diesel, there's no work for us because the truckers stop, and we live off their work. I have to go look for work elsewhere." The Unitel Bolivia report serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of the economic crisis, highlighting the urgent need for solutions to address unemployment and support vulnerable workers.

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