Politics, economics, and international affairs in Latin America and the Caribbean
Government officials in Mexico announced that the country will reopen parts of the economy beginning next week. The Associated Press reports that the construction, mining, and car and truck manufacturing will be permitted to resume operations on May 18. Why it matters Mexico is a global manufacturing powerhouse. According to the Organization of American States, … Continue reading Mexico to partially reopen economy
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs led a special briefing on developments in the Americas that touched on a number of topics, including the coronavirus crisis in Ecuador, a political crisis in Guyana, increased pressure on Maduro in Venezuela, and the concerning authoritarian actions of President Bekele in El Salvador. MR BROWN: … Continue reading April 24, 2020: Briefing on Developments in the Western Hemisphere
The governor of Sao Paulo announced a two week mandatory quarantine to begin on Tuesday and last until April 7, according to Reuters. Sao Paulo is the largest state by population in Brazil with 46 million inhabitants, as well as being the nation's financial and industrial hub. Governor Joao Doria said that 15 people have … Continue reading Brazil's largest state to quarantine for two weeks
The Guatemalan Chamber of Commerce called on non-essential industries to close this week, March 23 to 30, to slow the spread of COVID-19. https://twitter.com/industriaguate/status/1241429035097509890 According to data from the World Health Organization, there are 12 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Guatemala and there has been one death from the disease. Data from the World Health … Continue reading COVID-19: Guatemalan Chamber of Commerce calls for businesses to close
Government officials and heads of state from the Forum for the Progress and Development of South America (PROSUR) discussed coordinated efforts to tackle the coronavirus. According to the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the presidents of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay, and the Brazilian foreign minister, as well as ministers of foreign … Continue reading South American leaders discuss coronavirus in video conference
