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-Signs, Portents, and the Weather-
Beyond Trump's Wall: the Americans riding out coronavirus in Latin America
2020-04-02
LAGO DE ATITLAN, Guatemala (Reuters) - Some Americans, from young backpackers to retirees, are hunkering down for the coronavirus pandemic far from home in Latin America, saying they feel safer and see no point in scrambling to return.

While thousands of Americans sought help from the government or private security firms to evacuate, others chose to stay, worried about what they see as a skyrocketing U.S. caseload made worse by laxer containment measures.

Some seem delighted with their choice, while others are saddened at the prospect of prolonged estrangement from loved ones or are gripped by indecision over where they should go.

With fewer international flights available each day, fast-changing circumstances are helping to write the narrative.
Posted by:Besoeker

#3  When they get it, they'll want free rides home.
Posted by: Skidmark   2020-04-02 16:24  

#2  Given Florida is now in lock down and cruise ships are being directed away from Miami, it doesn't appear warmer weather is going to help.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2020-04-02 08:19  

#1  Of course, sooner or later, coronavirus will reach Latin America - guess on whom the locals are going to take their frustration?
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2020-04-02 04:19  

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