Jair Bolsonaro Discards Plans To Buy Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine, Says Brazilians Will Not Be ‘Guinea Pigs’
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced on Wednesday that his government has decided not to purchase the COVID-19 vaccine produced by the Chinese pharmaceutical company, Sinovac.
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Brazilian Expert On Amazon Tribes Killed By An Arrow While Approaching An Isolated Indigenous Group
The victim was a 56-year-old official in the government’s indigenous affairs agency Funai and had worked hard to set up reservations to protect Brazil’s tribes.
Former Brazilian President Accused Bolsonaro Of Turning Pandemic Into 'Weapon Of Mass Destruction'
“We are in the hands of a government that attaches no value to life and trivializes death,” added Lula.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Checks-In To A Medical Facility, Likely To Undergo Surgery For 'Kidney Stones'
“I felt a little pain, so I went for a check-up. But I'm fine. It's an age thing,” said the 65-year-old president during a recent interview with CNN Brazil.
Brazil Welcomes Tourists To Coveted Islands Provided They Have Been Infected By COVID-19 In The Past
Tourists visiting the islands will be subjected to two tests – PCR virus tests and IgG antibody tests. The results of these tests will be accepted only if they are taken 20 days before the guests' arrival.
Brazil Riddled With Corruption As It Struggles To Fight COVID-19
Massive amounts of COVID-19 funds are being stolen in Brazil, the second hardest-hit country in the world.
Brazil Unemployment Insurance Sees Steady Drop After First Two Weeks Of August
The stats are indicative of a 23.2 percent drop from the initial past two weeks of the month, and a 21.3% drop from a year ago. Brazil stands on the second spot among the countries to be the hardest hit by the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 Cases in Brazil Top 3.4 Million; Deaths Nearing 110,000
Coronavirus cases in Brazil have topped 3.4 million, making it the second worst-hit country in the world.
Christ the Redeemer Reopens In Rio de Janeiro With Revised Rules Amid COVID-19 Surge
Brazil’s tourism sector was brought to its knees ever since a lockdown was put in place to manage the outbreak. The country endured a loss of over US$28.4 billion in the last five months, as Brazil was compelled to operate at a meager 14 percent of its capacity.
COVID-19 Outbreak Exposes Deep-Rooted Evils In Brazil's Public Healthcare System
The federal government funds the private healthcare system through tax breaks for the strata that can afford to bear the expenses on private health insurance.
Brazil’s Biggest Meat Company, JBS, Connected To Amazon Deforestation
In this year itself, JBS has been accused of buying cattle from indirect suppliers, who have a prior record of environmental offences.
President Bolsonaro Of Brazil Says His Latest COVID-19 Test Turned Out To Be Negative
After weeks of quarantine, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced onSaturday that he had finally tested negative for the novel coronavirus that caused him to go under quarantine at his residence in Brasilia.
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Believes Lockdown Will Cause More Deaths Than COVID-19
“Without salaries and jobs, people die,” said Bolsonaro on Saturday, while opining about the strict restrictions and forced curfews imposed by some states and municipalities.
How The COVID-19 Pandemic Trampled Brazil
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Brazil, there have been more than two million coronavirus cases in the country.
Brazil’s Meat Plants Blamed For The Nation Having Second-Highest Number Of COVID-19 Cases And Deaths
As per a study by the MPT, it was found that the majority of coronavirus cases were clustered around meat plants and areas where the workers live in central and southern Brazil.
Brazil Inches Towards The 2 Million Mark In COVID-19 Cases; Ministry Hints At 'Patchy Reporting'
What’s distressing to note is that the ministry believes that the actual figures could be a lot more than the numbers reported, owing to the alleged “patchy reporting” that occurs during the weekends.
Jair Bolsonaro Continues To Place Faith On Hydroxychloroquine Despite Being Tested Positive
“I trust hydroxychloroquine,” said Bolsonaro in the video, smiling. “And you?” While the president seems to be well-aware of the backlash he’s facing from opponents for his perspective, he continues to stand his ground.
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive For Coronavirus; Associates To Be Traced And Tested
Speculations ran amok as soon as the President’s office released a statement that Bolsonaro is currently resting at his residence followed by the subsequent cancellation of his meetings that were scheduled prior to Tuesday.
Jair Bolsonaro Tested Negative For COVID-19; But Cancels Official Meetings
“I can’t get very close,” said Bolsonaro to a volley of reporters who gathered around him, soon after his return from the hospital.
Coronavirus Spikes Beyond Control In Latin America, Brazil; Critics Allege 'This Is A Government Of Death'
“This is the government of death,” said Cristiano Rodrigues, a political scientist to a media outlet, chiding Bolsonaro’s atrocious approach to the pandemic.
Brazil's New Education Minister, Carlos Decotelli, Steps Down After 5 Days On The Job
President Jair Bolsanaro's latest pick for education minister has been forced to step down after rising controversies about his credentials.
Bolsonaro Suggests That He May Have Tested Positive For COVID-19; Sparks Widespread Worry
Speculations ran amok after since Bolsonaro engaged in an arduous court battle to stop a hospital from releasing his health reports, despite the president reiterating that he was tested negative on two occasions in the past.
COVID Deaths In Latin America Cross 100,000 Mark; Central America In Great Danger As Well
The past couple of weeks have been particularly disastrous for Central America as well, in keeping with a surge in the infections. Guatemala logged in 700 new cases on Tuesday, along with 35 fresh deaths, bringing the fatality rate to 582.
Brazil Coronavirus Update: Packed Brazilian Beaches Shock WHO, Warns Of Incoming COVID-19 Surge
Throngs of Brazilians swarmed the beaches of Rio de Janeiro over the weekend. This shocked the World Health Organization who warned of a consequential surge in its already bloated number of coronavirus cases and deaths.
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Passes Another Inflammatory Comment, Says Death Was 'Everyone's Destiny'
Hunger, poverty and unemployment continue to plague Brazil. So much so, a lot of state governors who initially pushed for a total lockdown are now loosening restrictions.
Bolsonaro Rebukes Actress For Speaking Up About Pandemic Aftermath, Asks Her To 'Get Out'
Bernart accused Bolsonaro of having downhearted scores of people like her who vested him with power to a great deal by not taking accountability for the large-scale deaths in the country.
Coronavirus Death Toll Crosses 400,000 Mark Globally; Brazil, Peru Most Devastated Countries In Latin America
“Your presence in the square is a sign that in Italy the acute phase of the epidemic is over,” said Pope Francis on Sunday, as he addressed a group of Catholics in Saint Peter’s Square for the first time since the outbreak.
Brazil Overtakes Italy As Country With 3rd Highest COVID-19 Death Toll
On Friday, Brazil surpassed Italy after recording a single-day death toll of 1,473, bringing up its total death toll to 34,000.
Brazil Officer Sergio Camargo Calls Black Rights Movement 'Scum'
A Brazil official was recorded making appalling comments about the black rights movement.