Argentina is loosening the strict lockdown that helped secure one of the lowest death tolls from COVID-19 in South America.
A cyclist crosses Plaza de Mayo in the center of Buenos Aires on April 30. Argentina is loosening its strict lockdown but keeping most restrictions in the capital in place.A cyclist crosses Plaza de Mayo in the center of Buenos Aires on April 30. Argentina is loosening its strict lockdown but keeping most restrictions in the capital in place.
President Fernández, a former Cabinet chief, took office in December amid predictions he would be outshone by his better-known vice president, former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner . However, a poll this month by Circuitos found 70.6% approval for the government's handling of the health crisis.
"We are very happy to be one of the countries with a lower number of deaths," he told NPR. Sued, who sits on a panel advising the president on the virus, said officials knew their underfunded health system would be quickly overwhelmed.
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