Argentina's initial lockdown was viewed as a huge epidemiological and political success -- to the point where the policy seemed likely to overcome the country's deep-seated political polarization. But the "grieta" rapidly overcame the quarantine consensus, and positions on how to control the coronavirus became intertwined with political positions.
Beyond Quarantine Fatigue (Oct. 12, 2020)
Beyond Quarantine Fatigue (Oct. 12, 2020)
Beyond Quarantine Fatigue (Oct. 12, 2020)
Argentina's initial lockdown was viewed as a huge epidemiological and political success -- to the point where the policy seemed likely to overcome the country's deep-seated political polarization. But the "grieta" rapidly overcame the quarantine consensus, and positions on how to control the coronavirus became intertwined with political positions.