Brazil

  • Apr 20, 2020
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Bolsonaro steps up COVID-19 clashes in Brazil

The president yesterday joined calls for the military to close Congress and force an end to lockdown measures

Brazil
  • Apr 17, 2020
  • 7 min read

Brazil health minister's ouster may boost instability

President Jair Bolsonaro sacked Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta yesterday amid disputes over COVID-19 responses

Brazil
  • Apr 16, 2020
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Brazil health minister's departure appears imminent

President Jair Bolsonaro is expected to sack Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta this week

Brazil
  • Apr 15, 2020
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Brazil's Congress and president clash on virus relief

The Lower House has adopted a bill giving federal support to state and local authorities who lose revenues to COVID-19

Brazil
  • Apr 14, 2020
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Rising COVID-19 fears may isolate Brazil's Bolsonaro

Researchers believe that the number of COVID-19 cases is severely under-reported as the president suggests it is fading

Brazil
  • Apr 7, 2020
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Brazil COVID-19 shifts policymaking from Bolsonaro

The president appears to be losing authority as the military lines up behind beleaguered health minister

Brazil
  • Apr 6, 2020
  • 2 min read

Emergency Brazil budget due as COVID-19 cases mount

The Lower House has passed a constitutional amendment to provide for a 'war budget' to tackle COVID-19 impacts

Brazil
  • Apr 3, 2020
  • 2 min read

COVID-19 will likely see return to recession in Brazil

Bank of America is now predicting an economic contraction of 3.5% in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic

Brazil