Colombia businesses struggle amid rising coronavirus infections
By DW
03 August 2020 |
2:15 pm
With the oil price down and the coronavirus pandemic taking its toll, Colombia faces its worst economic setback in a decade. Businesses are fighting to get into gear again after four months of partial lockdowns.
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