People of African Descent and COVID-19: Unveiling Structural Inequalities in Latin America

Abstract

Introduction I. Reasons why COVID-19 might be having a disproportionate impact on the Afrodescendent population II. The Afrodescendent population and its vulnerability to COVID-19: what the data tell us A. Poverty B. Adequate housing and access to services C. Education D. Employment and income III. Actions to combat COVID-19 IV. Recommendations Bibliography People of African descent and COVID-19: unveiling structural inequalities in Latin America