Coronavirus: in Latin America, face masks become form of expression

Rarely used in Latin America outside hospitals before the coronavirus pandemic, face masks are now compulsory for subway riders, supermarket shoppers and even joggers in some countries – and they are becoming a colourful part of the region’s daily life.Motifs showing up on masks are varied, often reflecting local cultures. There are lucha libre-themed masks in Mexico, logos of soccer clubs in Argentina, Batman characters in Peru and colourful swimsuit prints in Colombia.Some activists sport…

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