Parts Of Latin America Easing Restrictions Despite Rising Coronavirus Cases
This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Latin America is now the coronavirus epicenter as it has surpassed Europe and the United States in the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths.
Experts Afraid That Latin America’s Haste To Reopen Their Economies Could Lead To A Coronavirus 'Massacre'
Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has embarked on a six-state tour and has expressed that Mexico needs to “little by little normalize economic, social and cultural activities”.
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However, 16 new cases were logged in Mainland China, out of which 11 were from Sichuan province, three in Inner Mongolia, and two in Guangdong
Prominent Brazilians Launch A Movement To Fight For Democracy And Avoid Bolsonaro’s ‘Dictatorship’
Lobão, a rightwing rockstar, has also signed the manifesto as he knows that this “genocidal fiasco” caused by Bolsonaro, his “mockery” of the coronavirus crisis, and “utter negligence towards public health to continue” cannot be allowed to go on.
Media Boycotts Jair Bolsonaro After Being Subjected To Extreme Verbal Abuse By Supporters
A statement released by one of Brazil’s most prominent media organizations, read: “The lack of security for its journalists outside the Palácio da Alvorada has led Grupo Globo to decide that its professionals will no longer work there.”
Trump Issues Ban On Travel From Brazil; Joining China, Europe, UK, Ireland And Iran
The ban, which has kept the concerns of the permanent U.S. citizens in mind, does not restrict travel to permanent U.S. residents, their spouses, and legal guardians.
Bolsonaro Urges Extensive Use Of Hydroxychloroquine After Brazil's Ghastly Coronavirus Spike
As of now, interim Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello is likely to sign the new hydroxychloroquine guidelines on Wednesday.
Brazil Coronavirus Update: Country Overtakes UK In COVID-19 Cases, Now Has 17,000 Deaths Under Bolsonaro's Rule
With things seeming to go into a downward spiral, Bolsonaro amassed severe backlash with protestors and his opposition accusing the leader of choosing politics over the health of his people.
Coronavirus Brazil Update: Inhuman Police Incursions Continue To Plague Favelas Amid COVID-19 Lockdown
Of course, more than a dozen deaths doesn’t make anyone happy. But we didn’t choose this outcome,” said Marcus Amim, the operation’s commanding officer to a media outlet, taking pride in the fact that the incursion led to the seizing of deadly weapons—eight rifles and 85 hand grenades.
Brazil Coronavirus Update: COVID-19 Cases Rapidly Surge To 230,000; President Jair Bolsonaro Remains Unmoved By Crisis
Not too long ago, Bolsonaro touched a raw nerve owing to its visible indifference to the lives lost in the pandemic. On being prodded about the same, the president angrily retorted, “So, What?” to the press, inciting nation-wide fury, and his opposers pushing for impeachment.
Brazil Coronavirus Update: Another Health Minister Quits Amidst The Worsening COVID-19 Pandemic In Nation
As Brazil’s coronavirus death toll crossed 14,000, the nation’s Health Minister Nelson Teich resigned on May 15 just weeks after he was appointed by right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro.
Latin America Coronavirus Update: Brazil And Mexico On The Brink Of Collapse With 245,760 COVID-19 Cases
Despite 27 governors of the country have expressed disapproval in their president’s ineptitude, they haven’t gone ahead with imposing restrictions.
Brazilian Supreme Court Lifts Restrictions That Ban Gay Men From Donating Blood
Brazilians ushered in an era of equal rights for the LGBT community, as soon as the ban was lifted. The country, despite having legalized same-sex marriages, continues to subject LGBT+ people with its discriminatory government policies.
Bolsonaro Appoints New Top Cop After Face Off With Brazil's Supreme Court
The latest developments arose amid speculations surrounding Bolsonaro’s agenda—the president reportedly harbored a deep desire to meddle with sensitive investigations.
Coronavirus Brazil: Why Jair Bolsonaro Continues To Win Despite Monumental Disaster In Managing The Pandemic
A recent report argued that Bolsonaro’s Trump card is the growing economic insecurity among Brazilians.I t’s evident that Brazilians will get infuriated by the consequences that the lockdown will have on their survival...
Brazil Coronavirus Update: Poorest Neglected And Might Be Left For Dead During COVID-19 Outbreak
“Here we work in the morning to eat in the afternoon. They can’t close,” said Christiane Mendes to a media outlet, who works for an education association that delivers essential supplies to the needy and low-income groups of Brazil.
Brazil Coronavirus Update: Jair Bolsonaro's Response To COVID-19 Is A Disaster Of Epic Proportions
Columnist Merval Pereira slammed Bolsonaro’s acts and termed his questionable leadership as “a mystical leader leading his followers to collective suicide.”
Brazil Coronavirus Update: Indigenous Communities Face Risk Of Extinction Due To Negligent COVID-19 Strategy
Add to it, the pitiable conditions of São Gabriel da Cachoeira's hospital aren’t helping either—with no ventilators and testing kits, the medical experts are grappling under the pressure of treating cases from villages with zero resources.
Brazil Coronavirus Update: Due To Jair Bolsonaro's Poor Governance, Residents Take Charge
The President's attempt to get the businesses running and overlooking the consequences of the outbreak has led to citizens getting mixed signals.
Is Jair Bolsonaro Attempting To Curb Brazil's Attempts To Contain The Virus? The Truth
Despite the statistics, Bolsonaro refuses to be bogged down by the current scenario. In addition to predicting that the tough times will pass shortly, Bolsonaro opined that “Our lives have to continue; jobs should be maintained.”
Coronavirus: 3 Latin American Presidents Disregarding The COVID-19 Threat
Leaders of Brazil, Mexico, and Nicaragua have opted for a rather light-hearted attitude towards the deathly pandemic as they call it a "little flu”, while encouraging families to go out and eat.
Brazil Coronavirus Update: Citizens Condemn Jair Bolsonaro For Disorganized Response To Covid-19
Hinting at the same, one of Brazil’s prominent dailies, Estado de São Paulo stated: “Scientists around the world are fighting to find a treatment for Covid-19. In Brazil, meanwhile, the current government’s incompetence is found to be incurable.”
Brazil Coronavirus Update: Jair Bolsonaro Still Refuses To Take The Pandemic Seriously
Bolsonaro’s beliefs seem to have sprouted from the fear of a massive global recession, as he opined that adopting certain measures could be detrimental for the economy in the long haul.
Jair Bolsonaro Downplays Coronavirus, Blames Media For Causing Mass Hysteria
“Obviously, there are problems in the stock market. This happens sporadically. But as we are seeing, markets have opened today and are beginning to show signs of recovery,” he added.
Coronavirus Latin America Update: Dreaded Disease Continues To Infest The Region
With the coronavirus' arrival to Latin America, here's how each country is dealing with the situation.
Coronavirus Brazil Update: 8 Cases Confirmed As Disease Continues To Plague The Country
Currently, Brazil has 636 suspected cases of the disease. The respiratory illness which has sent shockwaves across the globe has recorded 95,000 cases worldwide and over 3,200 deaths in China.
Dictatorship In Brazil Looming? Jair Bolsonaro Supports Anti-Democracy Protests
His supporters are currently busy planning the nationwide protests and using social media to spread videos and fliers attacking members of Congress.
Ongoing Turmoil In Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Dispatches Army To Neutralize Police Strikes In Ceara
Leftwing governor, Camilo Santana, was the one to make the request for troops after a local senator Cid Gomes was shot and wounded during the strike.
13-Year-Old Girl Dies Giving Birth To Her FATHER'S Baby Boy After Years Of Sexual Abuse
The deceased 13-year-old's unnamed relative reported that the girl's mother refused to believe her daughter's pleas. The girl was enduring traumatic sexual abuse since the age of 9 in the hands of her pseudo father.
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Slams Greta Thunberg, Calls Her 'Brat'
Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro called teenage activist Greta Thunberg "brat" after her comments on Amazon's deforestation.