Peru: 1.8M minors work; child-labor advocates petition Congress

Peru's National Household Survey shows 21.9% of children aged 5-17 (over 1.8 million) work, prompting an organization to bring demands to Congress. The figure reflects persistent child labor, though the survey's methodology and the organization's specific proposals remain unclear. This highlights a systemic humanitarian issue with potential economic and social implications.

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