Workers in Middle/South America's informal economy are often the victims of people who demand protection money to not turn them in to the authorities.

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Many workers in the informal economy in Middle and South America face extortion from criminals who demand protection money, threatening to report them to authorities or harm them if they do not comply. This is a common issue in regions with high levels of informal employment and weak law enforcement.

Workers in Middle/South America's Informal Economy Are Often the Victims