Argentina Reopens Amid Political Crisis

Argentina is pivoting from one of the world’s strictest pandemic lockdowns to arguably one of its fastest reopenings.

A fast-improving vaccination campaign and political urgency are unlocking the gates to South America’s second largest nation. Starting Oct. 1, fully vaccinated residents of nations bordering Argentina can enter without quarantine, and by Nov. 1 all foreigners can visit to hit the famed steakhouses — with two shots and a negative PCR test. Social gatherings will have no capacity limits, and the national government isn’t requiring masks for people walking outside.