• Arcos Dorados published a Chile youth employment market study for 2026 as unemployment rose to 9.4%, a five-year high.
• 64% of young respondents cited lack of experience as the main barrier to landing a first job.
• 82% preferred formal employment with a contract and development opportunities; 27% labor informality underscored pressure for stable hiring.

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