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2025.04.10 04:17 GMT+8

More Colombians choose a child-free life

Updated 2025.04.10 04:17 GMT+8
Michelle Begue

Birth rates around the world are declining with some observers even calling it apocalyptic. Colombia is one of the countries seeing a steep downward trend. According to official data, in 2024, the number of births went down nearly 14% compared to a year earlier. Why are Colombians choosing not to have kids? Michelle Begue reports.

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