Latin American Entertainment Industry Deeply Impacted by COVID-19

“Lo que no me mata, me alimenta” literally translates to, “What doesn’t kill me, nourishes me.” Idioms, much like pandemics, span across every nation. Latin America has been hit hard by the coronavirus, facing the worst recession in a century. Each country has responded differently to the COVID-19 crisis, with some being much more cautious and able to adapt to safety measures, while others are on the verge of chaos. Brazil, being the worst faring of said countries, has had around 5.2 million total cases, with 30,914 new cases reported on October 16.

It has been said that the Bolsonaro administration has turned this devastating outbreak into a political debate, causing citizens to rebel further against important safety regulations. On October 1, Rio de Janeiro reopened movie theaters with accommodating adjustments. The rules include: theaters must only be filled to a maximum of 50 percent capacity, seating must be spaced out enough so that there are at least two chairs in between individuals, hand sanitizing gel must be provided at vendors, face masks are required, etc. While these precautions are well-intentioned, the reality is that they’re just a thin veil obscuring the real safety issues. Already a hot spot […]

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