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Cash handouts are saving Brazil’s poorest — and Jair Bolsonaro’s campaign

World Apr 13, 2022

Cash handouts are saving Brazil’s poorest — and Jair Bolsonaro’s campaign

by Daniel Carvalho

Despite a turbulent four years, signs of support show that Bolsonaro isn't out of the next presidential election just yet.

Jair Bolsonaro suffers setback on bill to mine indigenous lands

World Mar 10, 2022

Jair Bolsonaro suffers setback on bill to mine indigenous lands

The far-right Brazilian president argued that the bill was necessary because the country needs fertilizer supplies.

Jair Bolsonaro’s foe on COVID-19 approach to run for Brazil presidency

World / Politics Nov 28, 2021

Jair Bolsonaro’s foe on COVID-19 approach to run for Brazil presidency

The governor of Brazil’s richest and most populous state was picked by the Brazilian Social Democracy Party as its candidate for next year’s election challenging President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits 15-year high, undercutting state pledge

World Nov 19, 2021

Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits 15-year high, undercutting state pledge

Brazil's space research agency, INPE, recorded 13,235 square kilometers of deforestation in the world's largest rainforest, an area nearly 17 times the size of New York City.

Why COVID-19 misinformation works

Commentary / World Nov 12, 2021

Why COVID-19 misinformation works

by Noam Titelman

Misinformed people, especially about COVID-19, do not simply have inaccurate information; they are heavily invested in their misconceptions.

Jair Bolsonaro accused of crimes against humanity in COVID-19 probe

World / Crime & Legal Oct 21, 2021

Jair Bolsonaro accused of crimes against humanity in COVID-19 probe

by Simone Iglesias

Brazilian senators said Jair Bolsonaro should be charged for nine crimes in their conclusion of a probe into the government’s handling of the pandemic.

Jair Bolsonaro wages Trump-like campaign to sow doubt over voting in Brazil

World Jul 13, 2021

Jair Bolsonaro wages Trump-like campaign to sow doubt over voting in Brazil

by Simone Preissler Iglesias and Andrew Rosati

After Trump’s "Stop the Steal” campaign, which sowed false claims of a rigged election, other defeated leaders have been quick to follow.

Fines that protect the Amazon systematically obstructed under Jair Bolsonaro

World / Science & Health Jul 8, 2021

Fines that protect the Amazon systematically obstructed under Jair Bolsonaro

by Jake Spring

Public records show Brazil's president himself exploited an appeal system, running out a five-year statute of limitation on a fine for illegal fishing.

The man behind Brazil's search for miracle COVID-19 cures

World / Science & Health May 17, 2021

The man behind Brazil's search for miracle COVID-19 cures

by Gabriel Stargardter

One official's ascent reveals the central role that unproven treatments continue to play in Brazil.

'Out of control': Brazil COVID-19 deaths on track to pass worst of U.S. wave

World Apr 7, 2021

'Out of control': Brazil COVID-19 deaths on track to pass worst of U.S. wave

Brazil's overall death toll trails only the U.S. outbreak, with nearly 337,000 killed, according to Health Ministry data, compared with more than 555,000 dead in the United States.

In Brazil, Indigenous leader proves unlikely ally in Bolsonaro's mining drive

World | FOCUS Feb 25, 2021

In Brazil, Indigenous leader proves unlikely ally in Bolsonaro's mining drive

by Stephen Eisenhammer

Irisnaide Silva leads one of two main Indigenous groups in the Amazonian state of Roraima. Many see her as a traitor manipulated by intruders keen to grab lands and resources.

Raging virus, few shots: How Brazil missed its chance to secure COVID-19 vaccines

World | FOCUS Jan 28, 2021

Raging virus, few shots: How Brazil missed its chance to secure COVID-19 vaccines

by Gabriel Stargardter

Persistent delays have left Brazil's 210 million residents vulnerable to one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks on the planet.

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