Ecuador is facing a severe youth unemployment crisis, with eight out of ten young Ecuadorians struggling to find formal work, according to a joint study by non-profit group Children International and Empleo Joven Ecuador. 

This issue reflects a broader trend across Latin America, as highlighted by the latest International Labour Organization report, which warns of growing informality, gender gaps and job insecurity for young workers in the region.

 Nicolas Suarez shares more from Quito.

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