Abstract
On the 17th of July, Bolivia became the first country in the world to legalize child labor. The legal age of workers was decreased from 14 to 10, and signed into law by Vice-President Alvaro Garcia Linera.
The law stipulates that as long as a child has permission from parents and is currently enrolled in school, they are allowed to work.
Human rights groups and child labor councils have decried the law, stating that it goes against international agreements. However, for those in Bolivia, there’s wide ranging support.
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