Brazil's Bolsonaro Takes Birthday Swipe at Covid Restrictions
3 years, 9 months ago

Brazil's Bolsonaro Takes Birthday Swipe at Covid Restrictions

News 18  

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro used the occasion of his 66th birthday Sunday to renew his attacks on Covid-19 stay-at-home measures, telling supporters he would fight for their “freedom.” The far-right leader has defied expert advice on social distancing and face masks to slow the spread of the new coronavirus — though he has recently adopted a more pragmatic tone, under pressure amid a deadly surge of Covid-19 in Brazil. But in a sign of the pressure he faces, nearly 200 economists and business leaders, including several former finance ministers and central bank presidents, published an open letter Sunday urging the government to accelerate Brazil’s lagging vaccination campaign and implement a nationally coordinated social distancing policy. “The controversy around the economic impact of social distancing reflects a false dichotomy between saving lives and guaranteeing livelihoods,” they said. Authorities report intensive care units are more than 80-percent full in 25 out of 27 states, and nearly saturated in key flashpoints including Brazil’s largest cities, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro aims to ride Trump wave back to office: WSJ
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Brazil's Bolsonaro aims to ride Trump wave back to office: WSJ

Raw Story  

Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro believes incoming U.S. leader Donald Trump's return will boost his own comeback ambitions, despite being banned from seeking office until 2030 and investigated for allegedly plotting a coup. The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that Bolsonaro, 69, is banking on Trump pressuring Brazilian judges to delay enforcing the ban, which he earned for baselessly trashing …

Brazil’s X ban drives outraged Bolsonaro supporters to rally for ‘free speech’
54 years, 11 months ago

Brazil’s X ban drives outraged Bolsonaro supporters to rally for ‘free speech’

CNN  

Sao Paulo AP — Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro began flooding Sao Paulo’s main boulevard for an Independence Day rally Saturday, buoyed by the government’s blocking of tech billionaire Elon Musk’s X platform, a ban they say is proof of their political persecution. “A country without liberty can’t celebrate anything this day,” Bolsonaro wrote on his Instagram account …

Several probes target Brazil’s Bolsonaro, but his COVID decisions are catching up to him first
9 months ago

Several probes target Brazil’s Bolsonaro, but his COVID decisions are catching up to him first

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — As Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s term wound down in the final days of December 2022, he had decided to skip the ritual of handing over the presidential sash to his successor, and instead made plans to travel abroad. But there was a problem, according to a Federal Police indictment unveiled Tuesday: Bolsonaro didn’t have the necessary …

Supporters of Brazil's Bolsonaro stage huge demonstration to defend him amid investigations
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Supporters of Brazil's Bolsonaro stage huge demonstration to defend him amid investigations

Hindustan Times  

SAO PAULO — Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro staged a huge rally jamming a main avenue in Brazil's biggest city Sunday to defend him against legal challenges that could put him in jail. Many of the participants complained Bolsonaro is being persecuted by Brazil's Supreme Court and claimed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva unfairly won his narrow victory …

Supporters of Brazil’s Bolsonaro stage huge demonstration to defend him amid investigations
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Supporters of Brazil’s Bolsonaro stage huge demonstration to defend him amid investigations

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro staged a huge rally jamming a main avenue in Brazil’s biggest city Sunday to defend him against legal challenges that could put him in jail. Many of the participants complained Bolsonaro is being persecuted by Brazil’s Supreme Court and claimed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva unfairly won his narrow victory …

Brazil's Bolsonaro faces questioning in fake vaccine card investigation
1 year, 7 months ago

Brazil's Bolsonaro faces questioning in fake vaccine card investigation

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro …

In Frames | Shock surge in Brasilia
1 year, 11 months ago

In Frames | Shock surge in Brasilia

The Hindu  

The similarities between Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro refused to cease even after both men were voted out of power. Lending their voice: Indigenous people, supporters of Brazil’s then President Jair Bolsonaro, take part in a protest against President­-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, for freedom and against censorship in Brasilia. Police officers stand guard as supporters of Brazil's President …

A riot of losers: The Hindu Editorial on the violence of Jair Bolsonaro supporters in Brazil
1 year, 11 months ago

A riot of losers: The Hindu Editorial on the violence of Jair Bolsonaro supporters in Brazil

The Hindu  

Well before he was defeated by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in last year’s presidential elections in Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro had repeatedly said that if he failed to get re-elected, it could only be through fraud. Two days ahead of Lula’s inauguration on January 1, he left Brazil for Florida, while his supporters continued to stage camped protests outside Brasilia’s …

'No amnesty!': Brazilian protests demand jail for rioters
1 year, 11 months ago

'No amnesty!': Brazilian protests demand jail for rioters

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “These people need to be punished, the people who ordered it need to be …

Bolsonaro in Florida hospital, 1,500 detained post riots in Brazil; protests similar to US Capitol attack: What happened so far
1 year, 11 months ago

Bolsonaro in Florida hospital, 1,500 detained post riots in Brazil; protests similar to US Capitol attack: What happened so far

India Today  

Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday smashed windows, sifted through the desks of lawmakers and trashed the highest offices. Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro, center, meets supporters outside a vacation home where he is staying near Orlando By early afternoon, Bolsonaro's wife, Michelle, said on social media that he had been hospitalised for observation due to abdominal …

Brazil’s top court bans guns from capital for tense inauguration
1 year, 11 months ago

Brazil’s top court bans guns from capital for tense inauguration

Al Jazeera  

Some supporters of outgoing far-right President Jair Bolsonaro have called for a coup to prevent a transition of power. Tensions have remained high in Brazil following Lula’s narrow victory over far-right President Jair Bolsonaro on October 31. In the days following Bolsonaro’s loss, truckers and other protesters erected roadblocks at 271 points on Brazil’s highways, in an attempt to roll …

Brazil cannot afford to let Bolsonaro off the hook
2 years ago

Brazil cannot afford to let Bolsonaro off the hook

Al Jazeera  

“I have nothing to do with your son’s eye. You won’t go through here.” This is what a supporter of Brazil’s outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro told a desperate father begging him to end the roadblock between the central Brazilian cities of Sorriso and Cuiabá so that his nine-year-old son would not miss a crucial surgery to repair his cornea. Since …

After Brazil election loss, what’s next for Bolsonaro?
2 years, 1 month ago

After Brazil election loss, what’s next for Bolsonaro?

Al Jazeera  

In a deeply divided country, the far-right outgoing president will not slink into the shadows, analysts say. “He spent most of his presidency criticising the voting system; of course he wasn’t going to concede defeat.” Balancing act Bolsonaro had surely hoped that his years of attempts to discredit Brazil’s electoral system would have led to more widespread popular anger at …

Brazil’s Supreme Court orders removal of pro-Bolsonaro roadblocks
2 years, 1 month ago

Brazil’s Supreme Court orders removal of pro-Bolsonaro roadblocks

Al Jazeera  

Jair Bolsonaro, in first comments since election loss, says trucker protests fuelled by ‘sense of injustice’ over vote. Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered police to remove roadblocks erected by supporters of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who still has not publicly acknowledged his election defeat to left-wing rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The highway police said truckers had blocked highways …

Brazil's Bolsonaro apologises amid 'pedophilia' row
2 years, 2 months ago

Brazil's Bolsonaro apologises amid 'pedophilia' row

The Hindu  

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro apologised on Tuesday after his visit to a group of teenagers he implied were sex workers drew accusations of "pedophilia" from opponents. "If my words, which were taken out of context in bad faith, were somehow misinterpreted or caused discomfort to our Venezuelan sisters, I apologise," Mr. Bolsonaro said in a video posted online. In an …

Brazil, it is time to wake up from your Bolsonaro nightmare
2 years, 2 months ago

Brazil, it is time to wake up from your Bolsonaro nightmare

Al Jazeera  

In the aftermath of Brazil’s last general election in 2018, the Wall Street Journal’s editorial page celebrated the victory of Jair Bolsonaro – a former low-ranking army officer, far-right fringe politician, and fan of Brazil’s sadistic military dictatorship from 1964 to 1985. Benjamin Fogel, an historian who researches Brazilian anti-corruption politics, recently explained to me some of the additional factors …

Bolsonaro turns Brazil’s bicentennial into campaign rally
2 years, 3 months ago

Bolsonaro turns Brazil’s bicentennial into campaign rally

Associated Press  

BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro transformed the nation’s bicentennial Wednesday into a multi-city campaign event, but didn’t use his appearances to undermine the upcoming election as his opponents had feared. Bolsonaro compared da Silva to autocratic leftist leaders in Venezuela and Nicaragua and called Brazil’s former president “a gangster.” “We will have a much better administration with us …

Photos: Bolsonaro makes Brazil bicentennial celebrations his own
2 years, 3 months ago

Photos: Bolsonaro makes Brazil bicentennial celebrations his own

Al Jazeera  

President Jair Bolsonaro called Brazil’s bicentennial Wednesday a chance to celebrate the nation’s history, but critics say he has transformed what should be a day of unity into a campaign event and fear he will use it to undermine next month’s election in Latin America’s biggest democracy. His attacks on the voting system have prompted widespread concern among his opponents …

Brazil’s Bolsonaro dismisses call for COVID travel curbs
3 years ago

Brazil’s Bolsonaro dismisses call for COVID travel curbs

Al Jazeera  

Brazil’s health regulator recommends travel restrictions for some African countries due to new coronavirus variant. Brazil’s health regulator has recommended curbs on travel from some African countries after the detection of a new COVID-19 variant, but President Jair Bolsonaro appeared to dismiss such measures. Brazil’s regulatory agency also recommended “the temporary suspension of the authorization to stay in Brazil for …

Brazil senators recommend Bolsonaro face charges over COVID
3 years, 1 month ago

Brazil senators recommend Bolsonaro face charges over COVID

Associated Press  

BRASILIA, Brazil — A Brazilian Senate committee recommended on Tuesday that President Jair Bolsonaro face a series of criminal indictments for actions and omissions related to the world’s second highest COVID-19 death toll. It says that by insisting on treatment with the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine as “practically the only government policy to fight the pandemic, Jair Bolsonaro strongly collaborated for …

Brazil Senate report backs criminal charges against Bolsonaro
3 years, 1 month ago

Brazil Senate report backs criminal charges against Bolsonaro

Al Jazeera  

Report recommends that president be indicted for nine crimes related to his handling of the pandemic that killed more than 600,000 people. A Brazilian Senate investigative committee has approved a report that calls for President Jair Bolsonaro to be indicted for nine crimes related to his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, including crimes against humanity. “The chaos of Jair Bolsonaro’s …

Brazil’s Bolsonaro: pandemic inquiry accusations ‘fantasies’
3 years, 2 months ago

Brazil’s Bolsonaro: pandemic inquiry accusations ‘fantasies’

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said Thursday the charges that a Senate report has recommended he should face are “fantasies” and should be ignored. The report presented on Wednesday alleged Bolsonaro committed crimes against humanity, among other proposed charges, for bungling Brazil’s response to COVID-19 and contributing to the country having the world’s second-highest pandemic death toll. I …

Brazil’s Bolsonaro accused of crimes against humanity over COVID
3 years, 2 months ago

Brazil’s Bolsonaro accused of crimes against humanity over COVID

Al Jazeera  

Senate report says Bolsonaro – who faces an election next year – is ‘the main person responsible for the government’s mistakes during the pandemic’. By insisting on so-called early treatment drugs like the anti-malarial medication hydroxychloroquine as “practically the only government policy to fight the pandemic,” the report states that “Jair Bolsonaro strongly collaborated for COVID-19′s spread in Brazilian territory …

Brazil Senate report urges charging Jair Bolsonaro over pandemic
3 years, 2 months ago

Brazil Senate report urges charging Jair Bolsonaro over pandemic

The Hindu  

A Brazilian senator has formally presented a report recommending President Jair Bolsonaro be indicted on criminal charges for allegedly bungling Brazil's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and pushing the country's death toll to second-highest in the world. The report by Senator Renan Calheiros is based on six months of work by the committee investigating the government's management of the pandemic …

Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he is ‘bored’ with COVID deaths questions
3 years, 2 months ago

Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he is ‘bored’ with COVID deaths questions

Al Jazeera  

Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has said he did not want to be “bored” with questions about the country’s coronavirus death toll, just days after Brazil became the second country in the world to surpass 600,000 fatalities. “Look, I didn’t come here to be bored.” Brazil surpassed 600,000 coronavirus deaths on Friday, the country’s health ministry announced, spurring more public …

‘Horrific milestone’: Brazil surpasses 600,000 COVID deaths
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Horrific milestone’: Brazil surpasses 600,000 COVID deaths

Al Jazeera  

President Bolsonaro continues to face widespread criticism and anger over his government’s handling of the pandemic. Brazil has become only the second country in the world to record more than 600,000 coronavirus deaths, as far-right President Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the pandemic continues to face sharp criticism and scrutiny. “The president discouraged sanitary standards, challenged mask use, condemned social distancing, …

At Brazil rallies, Bolsonaro deepens rift with Supreme Court
3 years, 3 months ago

At Brazil rallies, Bolsonaro deepens rift with Supreme Court

Associated Press  

BRASILIA, Brazil — Tens of thousands of supporters of embattled right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro heeded his call and turned out at rallies Tuesday as he stepped up his attacks on Brazil’s Supreme Court and threatened to plunge the country into a constitutional crisis. Brazil’s Supreme Court said Chief Justice Luiz Fux planned to address Bolsonaro’s comments at the beginning of …

Thousands rally for Brazil’s Bolsonaro as he blasts high court, threatens constitutional crisis
3 years, 3 months ago

Thousands rally for Brazil’s Bolsonaro as he blasts high court, threatens constitutional crisis

LA Times  

Supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro carry Brazil’s national flag at a rally on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. Tens of thousands of supporters of embattled right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro heeded his call and turned out at rallies Tuesday as he stepped up his attacks on Brazil’s Supreme Court and threatened to plunge the country into a constitutional crisis. Brazil’s …

Rallies for and against Bolsonaro on Brazil national day
3 years, 3 months ago

Rallies for and against Bolsonaro on Brazil national day

Al Jazeera  

Tens of thousands of demonstrators have flooded the streets in Brazil in a show of support on Independence Day for President Jair Bolsonaro, who is locked in an all-out political battle with institutions including the Supreme Court. With hardline supporters urging a military intervention to give Bolsonaro unfettered power, there are fears the day’s rallies could turn violent, with echoes …

‘Out Bolsonaro!’: More protests in Brazil over COVID crisis
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Out Bolsonaro!’: More protests in Brazil over COVID crisis

Al Jazeera  

President Jair Bolsonaro is under pressure to account for his govt’s coronavirus policies and corruption allegations. Protesters have taken to the streets across Brazil once more to demand far-right President Jair Bolsonaro step down over his government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as well as recent corruption allegations. “They’re protesting about many things: the government’s downplaying of the pandemic, the …

Brazilians protest Bolsonaro’s handling of the COVID pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

Brazilians protest Bolsonaro’s handling of the COVID pandemic

Al Jazeera  

Thousands demonstrate after Brazil’s top court authorises a probe into the president’s response to vaccine allegations. Thousands of people have protested across Brazil against Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic after the country’s top court authorised an investigation into the president’s response to corruption allegations related to the procurement of vaccines. Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Rosa Weber authorised a …

As Brazil tops 500,000 deaths, protests against president
3 years, 6 months ago

As Brazil tops 500,000 deaths, protests against president

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Anti-government protesters took to the streets in more than a score of cities across Brazil on Saturday as the nation’s confirmed death toll from COVID-19 soared past half a million — a tragedy many critics blame on President Jair Bolsonaro’s attempt to minimize the disease. “Get out Bolsonaro, genocidal,” yelled Rio demonstrators, some of them wearing …

Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro fined $110 for flouting mask order at motorcycle rally in Sao Paulo
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro fined $110 for flouting mask order at motorcycle rally in Sao Paulo

Firstpost  

The conservative president insisted that masks were useless for those already vaccinated — an assertion disputed by most public health experts Sao Paulo: Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro led thousands of motorcyclist supporters through the streets of Sao Paulo on Saturday — and got hit with a fine for failure to wear a mask in violation of local pandemic restrictions. The …

Brazil President Bolsonaro Fined for Maskless Motorcycle Rally
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil President Bolsonaro Fined for Maskless Motorcycle Rally

News 18  

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was fined $100 Saturday for violating Covid-19 containment measures in Sao Paulo state by failing to wear a face mask and provoking huge crowds at a motorcycle rally for supporters. Thousands of roaring motorcycles took part in the “Accelerate for Christ” rally in Sao Paulo, led by the far-right president, who wore an open-faced helmet and …

Bolsonaro fined for flouting mask order at motorcycle rally
3 years, 6 months ago

Bolsonaro fined for flouting mask order at motorcycle rally

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro led thousands of motorcyclist supporters through the streets of Sao Paulo on Saturday — and got hit with a fine for failure to wear a mask in violation of local pandemic restrictions. Sao Paulo’s state government press office said a fine — equivalent to about $110 — would be imposed for violation of …

Brazil Prez Bolsonaro Booed on Plane, Tells Critics to 'Take a Donkey'
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil Prez Bolsonaro Booed on Plane, Tells Critics to 'Take a Donkey'

News 18  

They say Brazil is polarized under far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, but the divide was literal Friday, when he boarded a commercial plane to greet supporters in the front — as opponents booed him at the top of their lungs from the back. But videos from the back of coach posted on social media show a riotous scene as passengers waved …

Brazilians stage nationwide protests against President Bolsonaro's COVID response
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazilians stage nationwide protests against President Bolsonaro's COVID response

The Hindu  

Brazilians staged protests against President Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in at least 16 cities across the country on Saturday, carrying signs such as “Out with Bolsonaro” and “Impeachment now.” Mr. Bolsonaro’s popularity has plummeted during the coronavirus crisis, which has killed more than 4,60,000 Brazilians as the far-right leader played down its severity, dismissed mask wearing and …

Brazil protesters denounce Bolsonaro over COVID crisis
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil protesters denounce Bolsonaro over COVID crisis

Al Jazeera  

Far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is facing a Senate inquiry into his government’s handling of the pandemic. Protesters have taken to the streets across Brazil to protest against far-right President Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than 459,000 people in the South American nation. A Brazilian Senate commission is conducting an investigation into his government’s …

Brazil’s Bolsonaro fined for breaking COVID public health rules
3 years, 7 months ago

Brazil’s Bolsonaro fined for breaking COVID public health rules

Al Jazeera  

Jair Bolsonaro faces mounting public pressure and a Senate inquiry into his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, a COVID-19 sceptic who has refused to enact public health measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus, has been fined for failing to adhere to health safety regulations at a public event in Maranhao state. State Governor …

Thousands rally for Bolsonaro despite Brazil’s COVID crisis
3 years, 7 months ago

Thousands rally for Bolsonaro despite Brazil’s COVID crisis

Al Jazeera  

Show of support for far-right Brazilian president comes as Jair Bolsonaro faces Senate probe into handling of pandemic. Thousands of people have rallied across Brazil in support of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, whose handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has been widely decried amid a continuing surge in deaths and infections. “It’s a critical moment and Bolsonaro needs the people’s support,” …

Bolsonaro again refuses lockdown as Brazil COVID crisis drags on
3 years, 8 months ago

Bolsonaro again refuses lockdown as Brazil COVID crisis drags on

Al Jazeera  

Authorities in Sao Paulo say they plan to open a ‘vertical cemetery’ to handle continuing surge in coronavirus deaths. On Wednesday, the director of the Pan American Health Organization said Brazil was among the countries registering some of the highest numbers of new daily COVID-19 cases in the world. “Over the last week, the United States, Brazil and Argentina were …

Bolsonaro under fire as Brazil hits 300,000 virus deaths
3 years, 8 months ago

Bolsonaro under fire as Brazil hits 300,000 virus deaths

Associated Press  

BRASILIA, Brazil — Mere miles from Brazil’s presidential palace, the bodies of COVID-19 victims were laid on floors of hospitals whose morgues were overflowing. Some, fatal.” Opposition Sen. Alessandro Vieira, who is recovering from COVID-19 at home, said the Senate’s president won’t be able to hold back a congressional investigation into the government’s handling of the pandemic much longer. Bolsonaro …

Brazil economists call for tougher measures as cases ramp up
3 years, 9 months ago

Brazil economists call for tougher measures as cases ramp up

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Hundreds of Brazilian economists, including former finance ministers and central bank presidents, urged the Brazilian government in an open letter published on Monday to speed up vaccination and adopt tougher restrictions to stop the rampant spread of COVID-19. “This recession, as well as its harmful social consequences, was caused by the pandemic and will not be …

Brazil CEOs and economists blast Bolsonaro’s COVID response
3 years, 9 months ago

Brazil CEOs and economists blast Bolsonaro’s COVID response

Al Jazeera  

President Bolsonaro says he is still not convinced by COVID lockdowns as cases soar in Latin America’s largest country. Hundreds of Brazilian business leaders and economists blasted President Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the coronavirus crisis on Monday and called for a new policy approach as the country enters a critical phase of its COVID-19 outbreak. Brazil’s government is racing to …

Bolsonaro asks court to reverse Brazil’s COVID-19 restrictions
3 years, 9 months ago

Bolsonaro asks court to reverse Brazil’s COVID-19 restrictions

Al Jazeera  

Brazil’s COVID-19 death toll has increased sharply in recent weeks, to more than 290,000, second only to that of the US. Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has reportedly asked the country’s Supreme Court to reverse coronavirus restrictions imposed by several federal states, despite infection numbers reaching new heights. Brazil’s COVID-19 death toll has increased sharply in recent weeks, to more than …

Brazil records more than 90,000 new COVID cases in a single day
3 years, 9 months ago

Brazil records more than 90,000 new COVID cases in a single day

Al Jazeera  

Brazil has reported a single-day record of 90,303 new cases of COVID-19, as the South American nation continues to grapple with mounting coronavirus infections and deaths. Bolsonaro, a COVID-19 sceptic who has eschewed public health measures such as mask-wearing and social distancing, earlier this week said Brazil is entering a “more aggressive phase” in its fight against the virus. “We …

Brazil reports new single-day record for COVID deaths
3 years, 9 months ago

Brazil reports new single-day record for COVID deaths

Al Jazeera  

Sao Paulo to impose new restrictions, as country announces record high daily deaths for second day in a row. Brazil’s Sao Paulo state has announced new “code red” COVID-19 restrictions, as the country registered a record number of coronavirus-related deaths for the second straight day. “For the first time since the pandemic began, we are seeing a deterioration across the …

More Brazil protests against Bolsonaro’s COVID-19 response
3 years, 10 months ago

More Brazil protests against Bolsonaro’s COVID-19 response

Al Jazeera  

President Jair Bolsonaro is facing increased pressure as coronavirus cases and deaths surge across Brazil. Protesters in Brazil rallied for the second straight weekend in multiple cities to demand the resignation of President Jair Bolsonaro for his government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The country earlier this month approved two vaccines – China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd and the UK’s AstraZeneca …

Thousands take to streets protesting Brazil's Bolsonaro
3 years, 11 months ago

Thousands take to streets protesting Brazil's Bolsonaro

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of Brazilians took the streets for a second day …

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