Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro denounced the “depredations and invasions of public buildings” in Brasilia, after his supporters stormed key government buildings Sunday, reported CNN. Bolsonaro tweeted that “peaceful demonstrations, respecting the law, are part of democracy.” “However, depredations and invasions of public buildings as occurred today, as well as those practiced […]
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Jair Bolsonaro to face Lula in run off to Brazil President poll
Brazil’s incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro will face former President Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva in the deciding second round of Brazil’s presidential election later this month. Neither candidate was able to hit the 5 per cent mark needed to win in the first round, reported CNN. With more than 97 […]
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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been hospitalized and will undergo tests, the G1 news portal reported, citing Communications Minister Fabio Faria. The report said President Bolsonaro was transferred to the Armed Forces hospital in Brasilia on Monday evening for tests due to some kind of “discomfort.” The president was expected […]
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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro not allowed to watch football game over vaccination status
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he was denied entry to the Santos vs Gremio football match because he did not have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate. “Why the card, vaccination passport? I just wanted to watch the Santos game, and they said he has to be vaccinated. Why is that?” Bolsonaro asked reporters on […]
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Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro takes birthday swipe at Covid-19 restrictions
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro used the occasion of his 66th birthday yesterday to renew his attacks on Covid-19 stay-at-home measures, telling supporters he would fight for their “freedom.” The far-right leader has defied expert advice on social distancing and face masks to slow the spread of the new coronavirus — […]
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Brazil President Bolsonaro says he will not take Covid-19 vaccine
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday evening that he will not take a coronavirus vaccine, the latest in a series of statements he has made expressing skepticism toward coronavirus vaccination programs. In statements broadcast live over multiple social media platforms, the right-wing leader added that Congress was unlikely […]
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Chief of staff to Brazil’s Bolsonaro tests positive for Covid-19
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s chief of staff, Army General Walter Souza Braga Netto, has tested positive for Covid-19, his office said on Monday, becoming the seventh Brazilian minister to have contracted the disease. Braga Netto is doing well and has no symptoms, the office said in a statement. He will remain […]
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Indians will no longer require visas to visit Brazil, says its President Jair Bolsonaro
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday the South American nation will drop its requirement that visiting Chinese and Indian tourists or businesspeople obtain visas. Bolsonaro, a far-right politician, came to power at the beginning of the year and has made it a policy to reduce visa requirements from a […]