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Latin America Covid-19 News Roundup: Aug. 3, 2020

? Latin America. Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, Honduras, and El Salvador could be among the first recipients of Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine, Moscow said. (Prensa Latina)

?? Mexico. With 46,688 deaths, Mexico surpassed the United Kingdom and became the country with the third-highest Covid-19 death toll. (Merco Press)

?? Argentina. Argentina suspended beef exports to China due to Covid-19 cases reported among meatpacking employees. (Merco Press)

?? Colombia. As the government’s reopening plan fails, schools will remain closed “indefinitely.” (Colombia Reports)

?? Chile. Chile will begin testing its Covid-19 vaccine in August, said the government. (Prensa Latina)

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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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