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Retirees in Buenos Aires protest pension changes by the government of President Javier Milei in September.

The Gray Tide: Latin America’s Demographic Transformation

A perfect storm of plunging birth rates and rapidly aging populations will break over Latin America in coming decades. Is there a silver lining?

Aposentados em Buenos Aires protestam contra as mudanças nas pensões promovidas pelo governo do presidente Javier Milei, em setembro.

La Marea Plateada: La Transformación Demográfica de América Latina

Una tormenta perfecta de tasas de natalidad en caída libre y poblaciones que envejecen rápidamente se avecina sobre América Latina. ¿Tendrá un lado positivo?

Maré Cinza: A transformação demográfica da América Latina

Uma tempestade perfeita de queda nas taxas de natalidade e envelhecimento acelerado da população vai se abater sobre a América Latina nas próximas décadas. Há alguma saída?

Latin America’s Demographic Transformation by the Numbers

A deeper look at the shift’s nuances and impact on pensions and day-to-day life

Chile's President Gabriel Boric speaks during a joint statement with France's President Emmanuel Macron at La Moneda Presidential Palace in Santiago, on November 20, 2024. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP) (Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Chile’s Pension Reform Makes a Case for Political Compromise

The reform raises mandatory contributions and improves women’s benefits, while carrying a high fiscal cost.

Untangling Chile’s Pension Reform

The government wants to overhaul the pension system, but a gradual modernization would be a more effective path.

Demonstrators against Colombian President Gustavo Petro's reform proposals gather at a Feb. 2023 protest in Bogotá. Petro’s pension reform now tests the Colombian Senate.

Petro’s Pension Reform Tests Colombian Senate

Despite having a minority in the upper house, the ruling Pacto Histórico may get the toned-down proposal approved. The House of Representatives will be tougher.

A Challenging Start for Gabriel Boric

Chile’s young president faces sinking approval, as does the constitutional convention ahead of a critical September plebiscite.

Los arriesgados retiros de fondos de pensiones en Chile

Políticos oportunistas se han aprovechado de la angustia en medio de la pandemia.

Chile’s Risky Pension Withdrawals

Political opportunists have taken advantage of the angst amid the pandemic.

How Latin Americans Are Using Pensions as a COVID-19 Lifeline

In Chile, Peru and elsewhere, governments are loosening regulations on pension withdrawals. What are the risks?