In a comparative assessment of the pre‐pandemic living conditions of migrants and refugees in six South American countries, we analyse the structural and contingent challenges imposed by the COVID‐19 pandemic on these populations. We argue that they are particularly exposed to the harmful effects of the pandemic, given their segmented incorporation into labour markets and their limited and fragmented access to and exercise of health, housing, and other social rights. The evidence points to a significant deterioration in their livelihoods and social inclusion, and potential profound changes in (im)mobility regimes caused by pandemic‐induced restrictive measures.

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结构性和偶发性不平等：COVID-19对南美移民和难民人口的影响

在对南美六个国家移民和难民大流行前生活条件的比较评估中，我们分析了COVID-19大流行对这些人群造成的结构性和偶发性挑战。我们认为，鉴于他们被细分地纳入劳动力市场，以及他们获得和行使健康，住房及其他社会权利的机会有限且支离破碎，因此他们特别容易受到大流行的有害影响。有证据表明，大流行引发的限制性措施导致他们的生计和社会包容性显着恶化，以及（行动）动员制度的潜在深刻变化。