Over half of Latin America's workforce operates in the informal economy. Here's the thing—informal jobs face less disruption from AI automation. But that's not necessarily good news. The real opportunity? Formalizing more workers could unlock massive growth potential across the region. When people move into formal employment, they gain access to better tools, training, and capital. That's when AI becomes an actual growth engine. The region's sitting on untapped potential—it just needs the right structural shift. Chart data shows exactly how this correlation plays out.