Coronavirus in Bolivia: the tourism sector facing the crisis
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By: Alice Campaignolle Follow
Bolivia entered quarantine at the end of March. Since then, borders have been closed, movement very restricted and cafes, bars and restaurants are not allowed to open. All foreign visitors have been evacuated, and the tourism sector, which accounts for 4% of GDP and employs some 360,000 people, is experiencing a serious crisis. But despite everything, many of them are fighting.
- Bolivia
- Tourism
- Coronavirus
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