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Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro Says Country is a ‘Powder Keg’ Due to Lockdowns
Bolsonaro made these statements in a brief meeting with a group of supporters, a day after the Senate, by decision of the Supreme Court, agreed to install a commission to investigate the "omissions" of the government fighting the pandemic
Bolsonaro Praises Merkel for Lifting COVID Shutdowns in Germany
Bolsonaro has been a vocal critic of COVID shutdowns.
Bolsonaro Asks Mercosur For ‘Cheaper and Better Quality Goods’
"We have to set an example with concrete results, with jobs and income for our citizens, with support for our companies," said the Brazilian President
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Suggest Lockdowns Push People Into Poverty and Into ‘Killing’
The Brazilian president pushed against the lockdowns ordered by local governors and mayors.
Majority of Brazilians Consider Former President Lula Da Silva Guilty of Corruption
The poll now also indicated that another 51 % of Brazilians do not want Lula as a candidate in the 2022 presidential elections
Treasury Secretary Seeks to Deepen Cooperation with Brazil
Yellen "conveyed her intention to deepen cooperation with Brazil to address key regional and global challenges."
Brazil’s Bolsonaro: ‘They Use the Virus to Humiliate and to Break the Economy’
The president said he is the only authority capable of guaranteeing freedom to Brazilians due to the fact that anyone else, especially leftist leaders, would order the closure of all activities
Lula da Silva, Convicted Brazilian President, Is Eligible to Run for President Again
Former president Lula da Silva, who owned a property in Atibaia, São Paulo, was among those involved in a billion-dollar corruption scheme.
Bolsonaro Eliminates Government Authority Over Brazil’s Central Bank
"A power is relinquished," such as that exercised until now by the Government over the Central Bank and monetary policy..." Bolsonaro
Jair Bolsonaro Criticizes Growing Facebook Censorship in Brazil
"Now, Facebook is blocking me as well as the population. It is unbelievable that this can prevail in Brazil," the President warned.