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A Chilean study warns a return of Venezuelan migrants could shrink its labor force by 3%, risking shortages in key service sectors.
A Chilean study warns the country’s labor force could shrink by 3% if many Venezuelan migrants return home following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro.
As of late 2025, about 510,740 Venezuelans lived in Chile, making up roughly 5% of the workforce, with over 84% employed.
A survey found 58.5% might return if conditions improve in Venezuela, though experts expect the exodus to be gradual due to ongoing instability.
Labor shortages could emerge in service sectors like delivery and hospitality, potentially driving up wages and encouraging more formal employment.
The study highlights the need to boost participation among older workers and women.
Over 7.8 million Venezuelans have fled since 2020, with major resettlement in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Un estudio chileno advierte que el regreso de los migrantes venezolanos podría reducir su fuerza laboral en un 3%, lo que arriesgaría la escasez en sectores clave de servicios.