Impact of the Covid-19 Crisis on Employment and Income in Paraguayan Border Cities

This paper analyzes the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on three Paraguayan cities: Asunción, Ciudad del Este and Encarnación. Through qualitative and quantitative data, we have identified different socioeconomic impacts according to factors such as gender, social class and labor market participation. The results also show that negative impacts have been exacerbated in areas where populations have historically relied on cross-border relations.