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This Latin American mayor says cities are key to a global green recovery

Mariluna Apaza, a stranded Peruvian passenger, talks with Reuters at the border line between Peru and Bolivia after Peru's government's announcement of border closure in a bid to slow the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), in Desaguadero, Bolivia, March 17, 2020. REUTERS/David Mercado - RC2YLF9Z12TR

COVID-19 is offerinf opportunity for the worlds cities to build back better Image: REUTERS/David Mercado -

Jorge Wells
Mayor, Lima, capital of Peru
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