The Santiago municipal council declared the municipality of Santiago in a State of Public Emergency and Risk. Resolution 3260-20 establishes the state of emergency will last 100 days. The resolution grants special powers to Mayor Abel Martinez to carry out actions to reduce the spread of the disease. As of 8 April 2020 (Coronavirus Bulletin #20), there were 8 deaths and 274 positive cases in Santiago. This includes 29 new cases.
The Municipal Council granted Mayor Abel Martínez powers to refocus municipal spending to direct the city government resources to combat the disease. Martinez was re-elected mayor of Santiago in the 15 March municipal election. He is scheduled to be sworn in on 24 April 2020.
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La Informacion
9 April 2020