Politics of Brazil
1.078-page document released: Thousands sentenced to death - facing murder charges?
This is stated in the report based on the Senate investigation.
The document containing 1.078 pages was published by the Brazilian media, and the commission could vote on the decision next week, writes the Guardian.
One photo caused anger and tears throughout the country; "This is Brazil in 2021"
The crisis has affected the most populous nation in Latin America, where millions of people have fallen into poverty due to the coronavirus pandemic and sudden soaring inflation.
New York says UNGA delegates must be vaccinated, angering Russia
All leaders and diplomats attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week will have to provide proof of vaccination, the city government said on Sept. 15, sparking anger from Russia.
Bolsonaro issues decree limiting social media moderation
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro issued a decree on Sept. 6 that changes the rules of content moderation on social media, a move that critics argue could hinder the fight against disinformation.
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YouTube says it pulled Bolsonaro videos for COVID-19 misinformation
YouTube said on July 21 it had removed videos from Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's channel for spreading misinformation about the coronavirus outbreak, becoming the latest tech giant to pull his pandemic pronouncements.
Court OK's probe of Brazil’s Bolsonaro, who faces protests
Protests against President Jair Bolsonaro spread across Brazil on July 3, a day after a Supreme Court justice authorized a criminal investigation into his response to allegations of potential corruption involving a vaccine deal.
Demonstrators gathered by the thousands in more than 40 cities to demand Bolsonaro's impeachment or greater access to vaccines against COVID-19.
Brazilians stage more protests against Bolsonaro
Tens of thousands of people in Brazil staged another day of protest against President Jair Bolsonaro, in particular for his chaotic handling of the pandemic, which has claimed more than 461,000 lives here.
In downtown Rio de Janeiro, some 10,000 people wearing masks marched through the streets, with some chanting "Bolsonaro genocide" or "Go away Bolsovirus."
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Brazil hospitals buckle in absence of national virus plan
Brazil's hospitals are faltering as a highly contagious coronavirus variant tears through the country, the president insists on unproven treatments and the only attempt to create a national plan to contain COVID-19 has just fallen short.
Brazil COVID deaths top 2,000 in 24 hours
Brazil registered a record 2,286 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said on March 10, as a worrying surge pushed the figure past 2,000 for the first time.
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"You have 48 hours"
President Jair Bolsonaro's right-wing government has been criticized by state governors and public health experts for its unwillingness to tackle the pandemic, and for inventing a hastily drawn up and flawed plan.
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