======Restrictions on the export of medical products hamper efforts to contain coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Latin America and the Caribbean======
Latin America and the Caribbean is heavily reliant on imported medical products, with less than 4% sourced within the region. Over 70 countries, including major suppliers like the United States, have imposed export restrictions due to COVID-19, hindering the region's ability to combat the pandemic effectively.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://repositorio.cepal.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/bceeab92-538f-4654-ae45-948411123f90/content|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |<WRAP> 
  * [[encyclopedia:economic_commission_for_latin_america|Economic Commission for Latin America]]  
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|Authors:  |  |
|Time horizon:  |2020    |
|Geographic focus:  |Latin America And The Caribbean   |
|Page count:  |9 páginas.  |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved analyzing trade data from 2018 to understand the region's import and export patterns of medical products essential for combating COVID-19. The report also examined the impact of export restrictions imposed by various countries on the region's ability to access necessary supplies.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The report highlights the challenges faced by Latin America and the Caribbean in accessing essential medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic due to heavy dependence on imports and widespread export restrictions. It emphasizes the need for the region to strengthen its pharmaceutical and medical supplies industries to become more self-sufficient in the future.  \\ 
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