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Private Sector Jobs Plummet Across Argentina | Argentina News
Formal private sector jobs are plummeting, down 1.9% from last year — a loss of 121,000 positions and the lowest employment level in 50 months. Since November 2023, the sector has shed 246,000 jobs, revealing a stark regional divide: only Neuquén and Río Negro are gaining, thanks to oil and mining booms, while manufacturing and construction-heavy areas suffer. Manufacturing, mining, and construction lead the losses — even oil faces headwinds as new wells in Neuquén offset closures elsewhere. Agriculture, fishing, and education are the only sectors showing growth. Meanwhile, over 31,000…
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