Argentina expands government aid during COVID-19 pandemic

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Around 40 million Argentines, nearly 90 percent, have received government help since the coronavirus lockdown began three months ago, according tothelatestofficialfigures. The government is expanding itseconomyrescue package to keep theeconomyafloat, butArgentinawas already stuck in a recession before the pandemic, and it's still locked in negotiations over repayment of its foreign debt.

It's been three months sinceArgentina ordered a lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19. Many locations are now opening up, but in the most populated areas, like the capital Buenos Aires and the surrounding province, heavy restrictions remain in place.

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