The president is not thinking about the “post-pandemic”
Showing progress with debt negotiations looks like a more feasible short-term target than overcoming the novel coronavirus
Politics
Murder of Cristina Kirchner ex secretary revives old ghosts
The gruesome death of Fabián Gutiérrez brought cases of Kirchnerite corruption back to the fore
Why Mail-In Votes From Argentina Matter
For Americans living abroad, the levels of difficulty to access mail-in voting differs from state to state as well as country of residence. Argentina is no exception.
Is Argentina Going to Nationalize Lithium?
The next logical question has then been, what other industries could be next on the “nationalization” chopping block?
Graphic: Death Toll from Coronavirus Crosses 1,000 Mark
As the number of coronavirus-related deaths in Argentina reached 1,124 this morning, the national government considers going back to a strict mandatory lockdown.
Brazil: A President Under Siege
Last week, the Brazil Federal Police — with authorization from the Supreme Court — launched the largest operation ever against supporters of a sitting president.
COVID-19 spreads quietly as testing proves insufficient
The early lockdown controlled the initial spread, but cases are rising again due to a lackluster tracing program
Graphic: South America and the COVID-19 pandemic
Countries with no early lockdowns such as Brazil and Chile lead in deaths, but Uruguay's success suggests other factors are also in play
COVID-19 tracing app raises privacy and access concerns
The government's CuidAR app is now close to mandatory for many districts and activities, but privacy and implementation problems remain
Is the COVID-19 lockdown losing popularity?
Critics of Fernández's approach to the pandemic are gaining space in public discourse