A constant in the Social Panorama of Latin America is the chapter on poverty dynamics in Latin America. The 2008 edition is no exception. Up-to-date estimates and analyses of the relevant figures, based on household surveys conducted in 18 countries, are provided for the year 2007. Three other chapters focus on the specific topics of the new employment-related target which has been incorporated into the Millennium Development Goals, the demographic dividend as an opportunity for expanding secondary education coverage, and the issue of youth violence and family violence as viewed from a perspective of social inclusion.

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	Latin America Risks Reverting Progress in Poverty Reduction
	Global crisis will stall job creation in the region in upcoming months.
	Poverty Declines Slightly in Latin America and the Caribbean, in Spite of Global Financial Crisis
	Perspectives for next year are somber, however: employment will stagnate and will severely impact independent and informal workers.
	Unemployment and Frustrated Expectations Exacerbate Youth Violence
	Lack of jobs, school desertion, urban segregation and scarce channels for expression aggravate violence in Latin American youths.