Poverty

A new study based on the 2024 CASEN survey highlights how poverty, caregiving, and informality deepen labor gaps for women in Chile's lowest income quintile. Experts at a Red Activa forum analyzed data showing 27% female unemployment, high informality, and disproportionate care burdens. They proposed nurseries, flexibility, and formalization as key solutions.

March 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Two decades ago, Rosy migrated from eastern Cuba to Havana seeking prosperity that never materialized. With her husband, she lives in an abandoned former pharmaceutical warehouse at the corner of Cárdenas and Gloria streets, lacking electricity and with only partial drinking water access.

More people than in previous years turned to Sweden's city missions for help during Christmas 2025 due to rising poverty. The organization reports that over 17,000 children and 5,200 households received support, a significant increase compared to 2024. The number of people in economic vulnerability has nearly doubled since 2021, according to Statistics Sweden.

January 28, 2026 Reported by AI

ThisDayLive features an article on the politics of poverty numbers.

Chile's Casen 2024 survey reports income poverty falling to 17.3% under stricter methodology—a drop of over 600,000 people since 2022—but experts caution against complacency. With one-fifth of the population still vulnerable and rising state subsidy reliance, analysts advocate sustainable reforms like negative income tax and enhanced job opportunities.

January 08, 2026 Reported by AI

The Chilean government presented the Casen 2024 survey results, showing income poverty dropping to 17.3%, equivalent to nearly 600,000 fewer people than in 2022, under a more stringent methodology. However, the poorest households increasingly rely on state subsidies, which now make up 69% of their income. Extreme poverty stands at 6.9%, while multidimensional poverty falls to 17.7%.