The Coronavirus Pandemic Raised Poverty in Latin America to 33.7%, its Highest Level in 12 Years

Poverty in Latin America increased in 2020 to the highest levels in the last 12 years, reaching 33.7% of the total population of the region, due to the economic crisis caused by covid-19, reported recently the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). Despite the emergency, social protection measures adopted by the governments …

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