Economist Podcasts Rush to a conclusion: Latin America’s lockdowns
Jun 25, 2020
Richard Enzer, The Economist's Mexico City Bureau Chief, illustrates Latin America's struggles during the pandemic, spotlighting soaring infection rates and inconsistent lockdowns. Adam Roberts, the Midwest correspondent, discusses the intersection of Trump's immigration policies with tech industry demands and the humanitarian crises at the U.S. southern border. The conversation also touches on the dire impact of tourism loss in Southern France, revealing how local economies are grappling with the absence of visitors.
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Latin America's Pandemic Surge
- Latin America has become a new epicenter of the pandemic, with infections and deaths surging.
- Lockdowns have been implemented, but they have been largely ineffective.
Ineffective Lockdowns
- Latin American lockdowns haven't been as effective as those in Europe or the US.
- This raises concerns about controlling the virus without effective lockdowns.
Varied Lockdown Approaches
- El Salvador's strict lockdown has drawn criticism, while Brazil's president has shown little interest in addressing the pandemic.
- Nicaragua has not imposed any lockdown measures at all.