A large majority of Mexicans support the work done by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to contain the coronavirus outbreak and agree with a decision to extend quarantine measures until the end of May, an opinion poll showed on Sunday.

The U.S. unemployment rate is likely to hit 16% or higher in April, and "really big thoughtful policies" will be needed to rebuild confidence, a White House adviser said on Sunday.

"Often cited as success story, Chilean economic growth has come along side rising personal debt and growing inequality. State-subsidized private schools and universities have brought with it huge student debt. Years of underfunded pension plans has resulted in poverty among the older generation of Chileans, unable to make ends meet with their meager pension cheques."