Coronavirus

Latin America Covid-19 news roundup

?? Haiti. The Pan American Health Organization says Haiti could face a “torment.” The country has only 11 deaths reported so far, but the official data is less than reliable. (The United Nations, in Spanish)

?? Argentina. The aviation sector is one of the worst-affected by the pandemic. To recover, one Argentinian airline will sell tickets for just ARS 12 (USD 0.18). (Clarín, in Spanish)

?? Peru. After posting bail, opposition leader Keiko Fujimori was sent home after 3 months in prison. One of her attorney’s arguments was that Keiko was at risk due to Covid-19. (La Republica, in Spanish)

?? Bolivia. The first infected people in the country were declared cured after 53 days in the hospital. (El Deber, in Spanish)?? Colombia. Bogotá starts to allow people to exercise in the streets during the day, as long as social distancing is respected. (The Bogotá Post)

Lucas Berti

Lucas Berti covers international affairs — specialized in Latin American politics and markets. He has been published by Opera Mundi, Revista VIP, and The Intercept Brasil, among others.

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