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New COVID-19 variants could prolong pandemic
Results from Novavax trials suggest vaccines may offer less protection against new variants
InternationalLatin America deforestation risks point of no return
The Amazon biome saw an estimated 21% year-on-year rise in deforestation last year
Latin AmericaContinuing COVID woes will roil Latin America
Countries are facing slower-than-expected vaccine rollouts as cases continue to rise
Latin AmericaMultiple vaccines enable versatile pandemic response
Vaccine manufacturers have said their vaccines appear to work against some new variants
InternationalBolsonaro approval falls amid Brazil COVID resurgence
The president's approval rating has fallen sharply in the most recent Datafolha survey
BrazilBrazil's private sector may move on ethnic inequality
The killing of a Black man at a Carrefour outlet in November has reignited calls for corporate social responsibility
BrazilBrazil's Vale will face stiff Brumadinho payouts
Minas Gerais state has rejected the settlement offer relating to the 2019 tailings dam collapse as too low
BrazilRising Brazil pressures will boost Huawei presence
Huawei will reportedly be allowed to participate in this year's 5G tenders despite the president's wish to block it
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