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Latin America Covid-19 News Roundup: Jun. 9, 2020

?? Honduras. The Honduran aviation sector estimates losses of USD 25 million during the pandemic. (Prensa Latina, in Spanish)

?? Dominican Republic. Despite being one of the worst-affected countries in theCaribbean, the Dominican Republic will reopen for tourism on July 1. (Travel Off Path)

?? Argentina. Anti-quarantine protesters went to the Obelisk of Buenos Aires asking for the end of social isolation and showing support for military dictatorship leaders. (Perfil, in Spanish)

?? Guatemala. President Alejandro Giammattei and his vice president Guillermo Castillo will work remotely after 18 staffers at the president’s office tested positive for Covid-19. (The New York Times)

?? Peru. A Peruvian doctor who worked with Covid-19 patients dies and becomes the 51st victim among health workers. (Prensa Latina, in Spanish)

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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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