Cancer, lung disease, miscarriages: are Uruguay’s rice workers paying too high a price to bring in the crop?

Uruguay's rice workers are facing serious health risks due to the excessive and poorly regulated use of agrochemicals in the industry. This situation is alarming as it not only threatens the well-being of the workers, like Julio de los Santos, who has suffered severe health issues, but also raises concerns about the broader implications for public health and the economy. As the sector is vital for Uruguay's economy, the need for better regulations and protections for these workers is becoming increasingly urgent.