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A pandemic investigation in Brazil will be recommended. Senator says Bolsonaro faces 11 criminal charges.

October 16, 2021

The senator leading a Brazilian Senate investigation into the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic said on Friday that the final report, due next week,...

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Brazilian President Bolsonaro has been hospitalised due to stomach discomfort and hiccups.

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July 15, 2021

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday with a gastrointestinal blockage, according to physicians, and he may require emergency surgery. According...

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A Brazilian legislator who opposes the vaccination deal wears a bullet-proof jacket to the session.

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June 26, 2021

A Brazilian lawmaker who has accused the Brazilian government of misconduct in a 1.6 billion reais ($323 million) COVID-19 vaccination deal appeared before a Senate...

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Brazil’s Supreme Court upholds a judgement that a judge was biassed against Lula da Silva.

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June 24, 2021

On Wednesday, Brazil's Supreme Court upheld an earlier judgement that a lower court judge had not treated ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva properly. in...

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Brazil has 44,178 new coronavirus cases, including 1,025 fatalities.

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June 21, 2021

Brazil registered 44,178 new confirmed coronavirus infections in the previous 24 hours, as well as 1,025 deaths from COVID-19, according to the Health Ministry on...

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Brazil is on track to surpass 500,000 COVID-19 fatalities.

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June 20, 2021

The death toll from COVID-19 in Brazil is projected to exceed 500,000 on Saturday, as experts warn that the world's second-deadliest outbreak might increase owing...

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Brazil has reported 1,129 new COVID-19 fatalities and over 40,000 new cases.

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June 14, 2021

A cleaning worker prepares to disinfect an Emergency Mobile Care Service (SAMU) ambulance after transporting a suspected COVID-19 patient in the Moacyr do Carmo hospital...

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro declares at a motorcycle event that policemen will back him up “no matter what.”

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June 13, 2021

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro told a motorcycle rally on Saturday that he could rely on police officers "whatever happens," as he attempted to woo policemen...

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Brazil reported 39,637 coronavirus cases and 873 COVID fatalities in 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health.

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June 7, 2021

According to the health ministry, 39,637 new instances of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 have been recorded in Brazil in the last 24 hours, with 873...

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The man behind Brazil’s search for a miracle COVID-19 treatments

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May 15, 2021

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro touted the latest in a line of unconventional medicines he claims will alleviate the country's COVID-19 epidemic in a social media...

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Covid-19: Young people have been the variant’s primary focus in Brazil.

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April 18, 2021

In recent months, intensive care doctors in Brazil have seen an increase in the number of young people arriving at their hospitals, with one in...

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Brazil’s Senate moves ahead with an investigation into Bolsonaro’s COVID-19 response.

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April 14, 2021

The Brazilian Senate opened an investigation into President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday. A congressional investigation, abbreviated as a CPI in...

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Sections of Bolsonaro’s gun-control decrees in Brazil have been halted by a Brazilian court.

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April 13, 2021

On Monday, a judge on Brazil's Supreme Federal Court suspended portions of four decrees signed by President Jair Bolsonaro to relax the country's gun safety...

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Brazil has 1,803 COVID-19 deaths; a Chinese vaccine has been shown to be 50.7 percent successful against the variant.

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April 12, 2021

Brazil recorded 1,803 new COVID-19 deaths on Sunday, after a major study showed that a Chinese vaccine that has been the cornerstone of the country's...

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After record COVID-19 deaths, Bolsonaro tells Brazilians to stop ‘whining

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March 5, 2021

After two straight days of record COVID-19 deaths in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday told Brazilians to stop "whining" and move on, in his...

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Brazilian states blast Bolsonaro over pandemic during worst phase yet

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March 2, 2021

BRASILIA - Disgruntled with President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of a pandemic in its most severe phase, 16 Brazilian governors accused the far-right leader of misleading...

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Wife of ‘El Chapo’ drug cartel chief arrested – US Justice Department

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February 23, 2021

She was charged in a one-count complaint with conspiring to distribute heroin, cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamines for unlawful importation into the United States. Emma Coronel...

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Brazil confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 9 million: health ministry

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January 29, 2021

Brazil has had 61,811 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus reported in the past 24 hours, and 1,386 deaths from COVID-19, the health ministry...

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Biden extends Europe, Brazil travel restrictions, adds South Africa

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January 26, 2021

U.S. President Joe Biden signed an order on Monday barring most non-U.S. citizens who have recently been in South Africa from entering the United States,...

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‘Get out Bolsonaro!’ say ex-supporters in Brazil as COVID-19, vaccines weigh

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January 25, 2021

Meggy Fernandes voted for Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil’s 2018 presidential election, attracted by the far-right former army captain’s promise to shake up a hidebound political...

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Bolsonaro’s support falls sharply, but a majority reject impeachment, polls show

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January 24, 2021

Support for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has overseen the world’s second deadliest coronavirus outbreak, has fallen sharply, a Datafolha poll shows, as a brutal...

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Love in the time of COVID-19? ‘No thanks’ say Brazil’s divorcing couples

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January 22, 2021

Brazil recorded a record number of divorces during the second half of 2020, the national college of notaries said on Thursday, as married couples grew...

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Brazil keeps 2 pct interest rate despite rising inflation

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January 21, 2021

Brazil's central bank on Wednesday held the country's benchmark interest rate at two percent, concerned that the second wave of Covid-19 infections means the economy...

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Deep in remote Amazon, indigenous villagers receive coronavirus vaccine

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January 20, 2021

Brazilian military flew medical personnel and 1,000 doses of a Chinese vaccine deep into the Amazon rainforest on Tuesday to start inoculating indigenous people against...

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Brazil’s Amazonas state running out of oxygen as COVID-19 surges

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January 15, 2021

The Brazilian state of Amazonas is running out of oxygen during a renewed surge in COVID-19 deaths, its government said on Thursday, with media reporting...

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Brazil private clinics seek deal for Indian Covid vaccine

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January 4, 2021

A Brazilian association of private health clinics said Sunday it was negotiating with Indian pharmaceutical firm Bharat Biotech to buy five million doses of its...

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Brazil to import 2 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses, not yet approved for use

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January 4, 2021

Brazil’s health regulator Anvisa said late on Saturday it had approved the import of 2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and...

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Brazil says China ‘not transparent’ on COVID-19 vaccine emergency use

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December 15, 2020

Brazil’s health regulator Anvisa said on Monday that China’s health authorities are not transparent in authorizing emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines, a statement that may...