FACTBOX 12/22/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Argentina is issuing updates here on government measures taken against the coronavirus. March 10: The government created a ARS1.7 billion ($26 million) fund to buy equipment and medical supplies to combat coronavirus. March 17: The government announced it was increasing funding to its meal programs to secure food and income for the most vulnerable during the pandemic. March 17: The government announced that it would be excepting companies from payroll taxes and reinforcing unemployment insurance. March 20: The government set price control on a basket of basic food items to avoid specula...