VOICED : Papa Noel sufre la crisis en Brasil

The Santa School in Rio de Janeiro is facing a unique situation. Despite a decrease in demand for Santa actors due to economic challenges, the school has seen a doubling of applications, primarily from older individuals seeking to make ends meet. The school can only accept a fraction of these applicants. Many actors are leveraging their appearance to find work, as being unemployed in Brazil is extremely difficult. While Santa actors can earn between $800 and $4,000, merchants are delaying hiring to negotiate lower wages. The economic crisis is expected to impact Christmas shopping, leading some merchants to forgo hiring Santa actors altogether.

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