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Former Brazilian President On Course To Return To Power, Holds Lead Over Bolsonaro
Former president, Luiz Lulu da Silva, is reportedly a favorite to become the President of Brazil once more.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Tries To Grab YouTuber's Phone In New Footage
A viral video showed Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro trying to grab phone of a YouTuber, who heckled him in the capital Brasilia on Thursday.
Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro Launches His Re-election Bid, Says Vote May Be Rigged
President Jair Bolsonaro confirmed his presidential candidacy run in Brazil for reelection in October.
Brazilian Court Orders Jair Bolsonaro To Compensate Female Journalist For Making Sexist Remarks
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was ordered to pay compensation to a female Brazilian journalist for making sexist remarks.
Corpses Of Two Men Tied To Trees Discovered In Search For Missing Journalist In The Amazon
Two bodies were found in the Amazon in Brazil on Monday during the search for a missing British journalist and his companion, which authorities have clarified is not the two missing people they are searching for.
Brazil President Poor Handling Of COVID-19 Situation Heats Up, Senators Back Charges
The Brazil Senate is reportedly backing the planned charges against Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro on the improper handling of the COVID-19 situation in the country.
Brazilian Senators Drop Demand For Homicide Charges Against Bolsonaro
Brazilian lawmakers accused Bolsonaro of crimes against humanity for his continued violations of preventive sanitary measures that resulted in thousands of deaths in the country.
Brazil's Health Minister Marcelo Quiroga Tests Positive For COVID-19 In New York
Brazil's health minister Marcelo Quiroga, who is in New York, tested positive for coronavirus and will remain in isolation in the US.
Brazil Indigenous Group Sues Jair Bolsonaro For Genocide
A Brazilian indigenous organization has sued President Jair Bolsonaro accusing him of leading "an explicit, systematic anti-indigenous policy" since 2019.
Popularity Drop And Possible Impeachment Create Obstacles For Jair Bolsonaro’s 2022 Re-Election
Mismanagement of the COVID-19 crisis, corruption allegations and massive protests stand in the way of the Brazilian president’s re-election next year.
Support For Jair Bolsonaro Remains Strong Despite 450,000 Covid-19 Deaths Under His Watch
Residents of Rio de Janeiro appeared divided as thousands attended the motorcade rally in support of their President while others condemned his handling of the Covid-19 crisis.
Former Brazilian President Looking To Get Back Country On Track, Bolsonaro On Notice
Former Brazilian president could run for the country's top position once more if constituents and his party ask him to in an effort to rectify the problems caused by Jair Bolsonaro.
‘Death Committee’ To Start Probe On Brazil President Over Handling Of COVID-19 Situation
The parliamentary inquiry on the COVID-19 management of Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro starts with pandemic numbers continuing to get worse.
US President Joe Biden Helpless As Brazil Continues Deforestation Under Bolsonaro
Brazil's request for funds have come under fire with some feeling the money may not be used on addressing the growing deforestation problem.
Brazil President Bolsonaro To Undergo Probe For COVID-19 Pandemic Handling
Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro livid at planned probe by bodies on his handling of country's COVID-19 situation.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Takes On 'Tyrants' For COVID-19 Lockdown
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro called governors "tyrants" for COVID-19 lockdown.
Investor's Fury Against Bolsonaro Results In Sharp Drop In Petrobras Shares Over Pricing Policy
Bolsonaro has condemned the firm’s financial policy in the past, rueing how was only pleasing to financial markets and select groups in Brazil and should be changed as part of an effort to lower gasoline and diesel prices.
Jair Bolsonaro's Son Flavio Charged With Embezzlement, Money Laundering
Jair Bolsonaro’s eldest son has been charged with embezzlement, money laundering, and misappropriation of funds by prosecutors in Brazil.
Jair Bolsonaro Discards Plans To Buy Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine, Says Brazilians Will Not Be ‘Guinea Pigs’
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced on Wednesday that his government has decided not to purchase the COVID-19 vaccine produced by the Chinese pharmaceutical company, Sinovac.
Former Brazilian President Accused Bolsonaro Of Turning Pandemic Into 'Weapon Of Mass Destruction'
“We are in the hands of a government that attaches no value to life and trivializes death,” added Lula.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Checks-In To A Medical Facility, Likely To Undergo Surgery For 'Kidney Stones'
“I felt a little pain, so I went for a check-up. But I'm fine. It's an age thing,” said the 65-year-old president during a recent interview with CNN Brazil.
Brazil Welcomes Tourists To Coveted Islands Provided They Have Been Infected By COVID-19 In The Past
Tourists visiting the islands will be subjected to two tests – PCR virus tests and IgG antibody tests. The results of these tests will be accepted only if they are taken 20 days before the guests' arrival.
Brazil Riddled With Corruption As It Struggles To Fight COVID-19
Massive amounts of COVID-19 funds are being stolen in Brazil, the second hardest-hit country in the world.
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Threatens To Punch A Reporter
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro threatened to smash a journalist’s face on Sunday.
Brazil Unemployment Insurance Sees Steady Drop After First Two Weeks Of August
The stats are indicative of a 23.2 percent drop from the initial past two weeks of the month, and a 21.3% drop from a year ago. Brazil stands on the second spot among the countries to be the hardest hit by the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 Cases in Brazil Top 3.4 Million; Deaths Nearing 110,000
Coronavirus cases in Brazil have topped 3.4 million, making it the second worst-hit country in the world.
Christ the Redeemer Reopens In Rio de Janeiro With Revised Rules Amid COVID-19 Surge
Brazil’s tourism sector was brought to its knees ever since a lockdown was put in place to manage the outbreak. The country endured a loss of over US$28.4 billion in the last five months, as Brazil was compelled to operate at a meager 14 percent of its capacity.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Belies Blazing Amazon Wildfires
Despite reports released by Brazil's government on the existence of wildfires in the Amazon rainforest, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro contradicted data that said there are thousands of fires blazing throughout the area.
Brazil’s Ex-Heath Minister Blames Bolsonaro For ‘Misguided Handling’ Of COVID-19 As Death Toll Crosses 100,000
After many news outlets announced that the number of deaths in Brazil has risen to 100,240, all Bolsonaro had to say to his country of over 210m citizens was that they should put the crisis behind them.
COVID-19 Outbreak Exposes Deep-Rooted Evils In Brazil's Public Healthcare System
The federal government funds the private healthcare system through tax breaks for the strata that can afford to bear the expenses on private health insurance.