The U.S. could not ignore the need to compete with China and Russia for global influence, especially in Latin America, said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to Univision.
Even with a lack of reliable information, evidence abounds that the Maduro government’s vaccine distribution plan is not just slow—it’s inequitable.
Experts discussed countries' capacities to mitigate the public health crisis, covering vaccine distribution, recovery priorities, and public-private sector collaboration.
"La comisión ha mostrado algunos detalles de la mala gestión de la pandemia", dijo Brian Winter de AS/COA a El Comercio.
Despite a strong vaccination campaign and early mitigation success, Uruguay is facing a fierce surge in cases.
"Una cosa es tener un contrato, y otra tener las vacunas", dijo Carin Zissis de AS/COA a Associated Press.
Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Paraguay, which recognize Taipei over Beijing, are among the few countries in the region not receiving Chinese vaccines.
