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Copa America in Brazil Raises COVID-19 Cases Among Players, Staff, Workers to More Than 50

At least 33 soccer players and team staff are among those 52 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the Copa America tournament in Brazil.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Requests a Faster COVID Vaccine Delivery on Pfizer

Jun 15, 2021 03:30 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro requested pharmaceutical giant Pfizer for faster delivery of their COVID vaccines.

Argentina President Alberto Fernandez Apologizes for Brazil Comments

Jun 10, 2021 02:25 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Argentina President Alberto Fernandez apologized on Twitter for his tone-deaf comments about people in Brazil. He said "Brazilians came from the jungle."

Brazil Copa America 2021: Court Demands Jair Bolsonaro Provide Information on Football Match

Brazil Copa America 2021: Court Demands Pres. Jair Bolsonaro to Provide Information on Football Match

Jun 02, 2021 03:20 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A judge from the supreme court of Brazil demanded President Jair Bolsonaro to provide information about the decision on holding Copa America 2021 in the country.

Brazil Rally: Protesters Demand Jair Bolsonaro's Impeachment

Brazil Protesters Slam President Jair Bolsonaro Over COVID-19 Response

May 29, 2021 11:28 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Brazil protesters took the streets, called for President Jair Bolsonaro's impeachment over his COVID-19 response.

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Leads Motorcade as COVID Cases Pursue

President Jair Bolsonaro Leads Motorcade Amid Brazil Surpassing 16M COVID Cases

May 24, 2021 03:03 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro attended and led a motorcade despite the ongoing surge of COVID cases in the country.

Brazil Ex-Health Chief Accuses Bolsonaro of Fueling COVID Crisis

May 04, 2021 10:49 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Brazil's former health minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta has testified in a probe on President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As Amazon Deforestation Soars, Celebrities Urge Biden Not to Sign Environment Deal With Bolsonaro

Apr 22, 2021 05:18 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Celebrities urged President Joe Biden not to sign any environmental deal with Brazil as the deforestation in the Amazon rainforest remains high.

Brazil Senate to Probe Jair Bolsonaro’s Handling Of COVID-19 Crisis

Brazil Senate to Probe Bolsonaro’s Handling Of COVID-19 Crisis

Apr 15, 2021 03:57 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Brazil's Senate has started an investigation into President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brazil's Foreign, Defense Ministers Resign on Same Day

Mar 30, 2021 12:41 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Ernesto Araujo, the foreign minister of Brazil, tendered his resignation after criticism for his perceived diplomatic failures.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Says He Has ‘Mold’ in Lungs After COVID-19 Bout

Jul 31, 2020 11:12 PM EDT By Dana Cruz

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday said he might have "mold" in his lungs after spending weeks in isolation after catching COVID-19.

Bolsonaro Says COVID-19 Lockdown Measures Kill the Economy

Jul 20, 2020 05:16 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro said on Saturday that COVID-19 lockdown restrictions imposed to fight the pandemic killed and suffocated the country's economy.

More Than 40 Latin Officials Infected with COVID-19

Jul 10, 2020 10:45 PM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Powerful Latin officials, including two presidents, have already tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) this week.

Brazil Bans Amazon Fires to Appease Investors

Jul 10, 2020 04:33 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Brazil's government on Thursday announced a plan to ban Amazon fires for 120 days after a meeting with investors that raised concerns on the destruction of the rainforest.

President Jair Bolsonaro and Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta Hold a Press Conference about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Brazil's Bolsonaro Faces Charges For Removing Mask In Interview After Testing Positive for COVID-19

Jul 09, 2020 10:31 AM EDT By Dani O.

Brazilian journalists are suing the president after he violated a law, stating that infected persons are prohibited from transmitting the virus to healthy individuals.

Jair Bolsonaro, far-right lawmaker and presidential candidate of the Social Liberal Party (PSL), gestures after casting his vote during general elections on October 28, 2018 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Brazil President Continues to Flout Protective Protocols Even After Testing Positive for COVID-19

Jul 08, 2020 04:51 AM EDT By Dani O.

The far-right leader has repeatedly flouted social distancing guidelines and dismissed the importance of using face masks in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.