The American media outlet Business Insider published an article listing 20 democratic countries where US citizens could move after the pandemic. The North American country is going through a difficult time. In addition to having one of the highest numbers of accumulated infections per capita, it has had a significant spike in unemployment, added to the negative impact that the pandemic had on the economy. In this context, Business Insider compiled this list of countries, taking into account their temperature, living costs, how willing they are to receive immigrants, and the daily decrease in coronavirus cases.
Which countries are in the ranking?
Australia, Uruguay, New Zealand, Tunisia, Spain, Mauritius, Ireland, Netherlands, Botswana, Portugal, Germany, Malaysia, Paraguay, Cyprus, Denmark, Iceland, Philippines, Malta, United Kingdom, Sweden.
Why is Uruguay in the top 3?
Business Insider explains that the cost of living in Uruguay is 34.8% lower than in the United States. It also clarifies that our climate is ideal, with a moderate temperature. In addition, regarding the coronavirus, we report the lowest number of daily cases in relation to other countries in the region.
The media explains that you can travel to Uruguay without having to apply for a visa for 90 days, which allows visitors to tour the country without carrying out any major formalities.
Another recognition for Uruguay
International media recognition of Uruguay's handling of the pandemic is nothing new. The Wall Street Journal highlighted the country's management in a note analyzing the Uruguayan case.
The article reports on the number of confirmed cases the country has registered so far, but also explains that despite the success in handling the pandemic, Uruguay is economically vulnerable to the fate of the rest of the countries in the region. Taking this reality into account, journalist Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports on the measures that President Luis Lacalle Pou is taking to confront the recession.
Among the measures highlighted in the article are the closure of borders and the subsidy for elderly citizens to remain at home in the face of the first cases detected in mid-March. In addition, it explains that Lacalle Pou traveled to those areas considered high risk, where he stressed the importance of taking the necessary hygiene measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
The article also explains that Uruguay's priorities were to test and trace possible cases from the very beginning and that, except for the ban on public shows, all measures against the coronavirus were voluntary, without reaching mandatory confinement.
Sources: Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal.
