Roberto Suárez, General Secretary of the International Organization of Employers, addressed the impact of authoritarian regimes on migration during the Ibero-American Business Summit in Cuenca, Ecuador. He emphasized that orderly migration contributes to productivity, requiring proper integration to prevent social instability. Discussing artificial intelligence, he noted its unprecedented uncertainty, stressing the necessity for societal adaptation as job roles evolve. Suárez mentioned that 50% of Latin America’s workforce is informal and called for the private sector to combat corruption and outdated regulations. Overall, he reflected on the changing nature of work and the need for new skills.

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