CoVID-19 has exposed how ‘the other half’ (still) lives

Abstract

Socioeconomic factors are heavily shaping the CoVID-19 pandemic in South America. Consequently, societies are now facing the stark effects of lockdown, while largely failing to stop the epidemic. In the case of Chile, this has been amplified by decision-makers who have failed to consider important socio-spatial aspects of the epidemic. Precarious living conditions, together with spatial segregation and unstable domestic economies help explain why mitigation strategies remain unsuccessful. The article also explores how political frameworks to approach these issues may change because of the pandemic