Two investigations from Uruguayan universities detail the precariousness that predominates in the sector. Almost 90% of the delivery drivers are men and that 60% come from abroad, especially from Cuba, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.

The Single Union of Delivery Workers estimates that there are about 5,000 deliveries for applications in the country, but there is still no formal survey. “This process has occurred very quickly and there has been very little control by the State,” sociologist and researcher at the University of the Republic, Nicolás Marrero, tells EL PAIS. The most common common complaint is that most common is that the app gives me a break, but that can have consequences that can explode at some point, he adds. The digital platform capitalism in Uruguay, which tries to answer the questions raised, will be released on November 14. The book Entrepreneurs Now will be available in English and Spanish. It will also be available on Spanish. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.