Coronavirus and Latin America

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World Questions examines the impact of Coronavirus on Latin America. How has it dealt with the pandemic? The lockdown, the needs of the economy, cash pay-outs to the poor, culture, tradition and safety in a time of crisis are all discussed with an expert panel and questions from the public across the region. The programme is presented by Jonny Dymond and the panel of experts includes Dr Denise Dresser - political scientist, Mexico. Luiz Philippe de Orleans e Braganca - Chamber of Representatives , Social Liberal Party, Brazil. Laura Alonso - former head of Argentina's Anti-Corruption office. Margarita Lopez Maya - Venezuelan historian. Dr Marcus Espinal - Pan American Health Organisation. Producer: Helen Towner BBC World Questions is a series of international events created in partnership with the British Council. Photo: A medical professional stands by a disinfection tunnel at a Brazilian hospital, Credit: Luis Alvarenga/Getty Images