Brazil: this is the country with the third most infections in the world and the first in the region. The daily infections are still around 30,000 with the death rate pretty much under control. The airspace in Brazil has remained open since the crisis began.

Perú: the infection peak seems to have passed in Perú; nevertheless, the new daily case rate is still quite high in relative terms. The death rate is stable at a low rate of 952 per 1M/pop. Perú follows a very aggressive testing strategy with the second highest number of tests per 1M/pop. Perú’s airspace remains closed and will not reopen until January 2021.

Colombia: Daily infection rates have been decreasing quickly in the past two weeks and the government has begun to reactivate the economy. International travel will gradually reopen starting this week. If planning to travel to Colombia, it’s important to check the status of the social movements with active ongoing protests despite the warning of a virus still being around.  

Mexico: Mexico’s infection rate continues to decrease, but with daily deaths still high in relative terms. A big question mark lies around the real dimension of the crisis in this country with one of the lowest testing rates in the region and maybe the lowest of the 20 biggest economies in the world. 

Argentina: this country seems to be going through its peak of infections at the time we are writing this article with a controlled low daily death rate. The airspace and terrestrial borders are closed and will remain this way until January 2021.

Chile: with very low daily infection and death numbers currently and a very high testing rate, the crisis seems to have passed in Chile. Chile has opened air travel. If planning to travel, please check local requirements.

Bolivia: Bolivia’s numbers are currently among the lowest in the region. Air travel has been open for a couple of months now. 

Ecuador: the focus of the crisis in Ecuador was in the port of Guayaquil, with very high death and infection rates. Nevertheless, the crisis has passed and the situation is currently under control. Domestic flights in Ecuador were some of the first to reopen in the region and flights mainly to the United States have been active since mid-July.

Dominican Republic: the numbers in the Dominican Republic are under control. Tourist destinations have a very low incidence of infections and hotels and resorts will begin operating starting next month.

Panama: although the infection rates are controlled, in relative terms, this country has been highly affected. They are still testing very aggressively and are planning to reactivate international flights by the end of September.

Costa Rica: although not in the top 10 of the list, this country is currently going through a peak in the infection rates. The death rate is still low and there is no threat of a public health system crisis. Since this is a tourist destination it’s important to be updated of the local news. Right now, inbound flights from Canada, the EU and the UK are allowed.