Climate changes poses increasing dangers to workers worldwide. Heat stress impact agriculture workers in greenhouses in Jalisco, Mexico.

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Climate changes poses increasing dangers to workers worldwide. Heat stress impact agriculture workers in greenhouses in Jalisco, Mexico. © Photo: Rafael Duarte / ILO.

The ILO in Latin America and the Caribbean supports 42 countries to promote rights at work, foster decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on labour-related issues.

Together with governments, employers' and workers' organizations, we strive for a people-centered future of work based on social justice for all.

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Latest news and stories

Data and labour inspection for formalization: lessons from the exchange between Paraguay and Spain

Blog

Data and labour inspection for formalization: lessons from the exchange between Paraguay and Spain

Latin America prepares for changes to reporting on ratified ILO Conventions

International Labour Standards

Latin America prepares for changes to reporting on ratified ILO Conventions

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Labour Market Trends 2026

Labour Market Trends 2026

Explore the latest employment trends in Latin America and the Caribbean and their relationship with informality and productivity.

Publications and documents

The employment, environment and climate nexus in Barbados

Climate change

The employment, environment and climate nexus in Barbados

Informality in the tourism sector in the Eastern Caribbean

Transition to the formal economy

Informality in the tourism sector in the Eastern Caribbean

Projects and programmes

Strengthening Occupational Safety and Health Systems in Guyana

OSH

Strengthening Occupational Safety and Health Systems in Guyana

Sustaining Green and Inclusive Agricultural Supply Chains in Guatemala (VER CRECER)

Sustaining Green and Inclusive Agricultural Supply Chains in Guatemala (VER CRECER)

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