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Brazil Supreme Court probe would raise new pressures
The Supreme Court has been asked to open an official probe into the president's actions surrounding a vaccine contract
BrazilWater woes will drag on economic recovery in Brazil
The government has announced measures to address the drought's impact on hydropower but has avoided rationing for now
BrazilVaccine claims are a new blow to Brazil's Bolsonaro
Claims of irregularities in a federal government contract to buy vaccines from India's Bharat Biotech are being probed
BrazilBrazil resignation will not ease environmental anger
Environment Minister Ricardo Salles resigned yesterday, denying allegations of criminal wrongdoing now being probed
BrazilBrazil's CPI may probe platforms over COVID-19 posts
A Senate commission of inquiry (CPI) may look into social media platforms' responsibility for COVID-19 misinformation
BrazilBrazil COVID pressures mount as deaths pass 500,000
Renewed protests took place at the weekend amid increased questioning of the government's pandemic response
BrazilBrazil's Eletrobras sale faces final vote next week
The Lower House will vote on the electricity giant's privatisation after Senate approval yesterday
BrazilEconomic challenges will become more complex in Brazil
The Central Bank has again raised its benchmark rate in a context of surging prices
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