Brazil

  • May 4, 2020
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COVID-19 crisis is running out of control in Brazil

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has exceeded 100,000 as the transmission rate becomes world's highest

Brazil
  • Apr 30, 2020
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Brazil's Bolsonaro forced to backtrack on police pick

A Supreme Court judge has blocked the appointment of the new Federal Police chief

Brazil
  • Apr 29, 2020
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Brazil's Bolsonaro may be consumed by controversies

President Jair Bolsonaro yesterday drew fire for appointing a family friend to head the Federal Police

Brazil
  • Apr 28, 2020
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Bolsonaro probe will roil Brazil politics amid crisis

A Supreme Court justice has authorised an investigation into claims the president tried to interfere in family probes

Brazil
  • Apr 27, 2020
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Brazil's Bolsonaro fighting for political survival

Calls for the president's impeachment or resignation have mounted following Justice Minister Sergio Moro's resignation

Brazil
  • Apr 24, 2020
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Military role expands amid Brazil cabinet frictions

One 'super-minister' seems on the brink of resigning while another looks increasingly marginalised

Brazil
  • Apr 23, 2020
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Huawei 5G role prompts diplomatic pressures in Brazil

Washington and Beijing are using their leverage for and against Huawei's participation in Brazil's 5G tender

Brazil
  • Apr 21, 2020
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Brazil's economic woes may drive damaging policies

Deepening concerns over recession may prioritise the economy over health and environmental issues

Brazil