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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro coughs as he speaks after joining supporters who were taking part in a motorcade to protest against quarantine and social distancing measures against the coronavirus outbreak, on April 19, 2020, in Brasilia. (Sergio Lima/AFP)
July 8, 2020, 9:34 am
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he’s treating virus with drug not proven effective
President, long dismissive of COVID-19, which has killed at least 65,000 Brazilians, claims his symptoms are helped by Trump-promoted hydroxychloroquine
By MARCELO DE SOUSA and David Biller
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro coughs as he speaks after joining supporters who were taking part in a motorcade to protest against quarantine and social distancing measures against the coronavirus outbreak, on April 19, 2020, in Brasilia. (Sergio Lima/AFP)
July 7, 2020, 7:37 pm
Brazil’s Bolsonaro, long dismissive of virus, says he has COVID-19
President says he’s feeling fine and would like to go on a walk, but can’t ‘due to medical recommendations’
By MARCELO DE SOUSA and David Biller
A women's movement activist holds a sign that reads in Portuguese 'Genocide 60 thousand deaths, Bolsonaro out,' during a protest against the government's inefficiency in the face of the new coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing police brutality against blacks, in front of the National Congress, in Brasilia, Brazil, July 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
July 4, 2020, 2:31 pm
Despite surge in cases, Brazil’s Bolsonaro waters down law requiring face masks
President vetoes clauses requiring face coverings in churches, schools, shops and factories as country reports its second highest daily increase in infections
By MARCELO DE SOUSA and David Biller
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro stands amid supporters taking pictures with cell phones as he leaves his official residence of Alvorada palace in Brasilia, Brazil, May 25, 2020. (AP/Eraldo Peres)
May 26, 2020, 4:59 am
In Bolsonaro’s Brazil, everyone else is to blame for severe virus outbreak
Brazilian president points finger at media, mayors, governors and health officials as country confirms nearly 375,000 cases, 2nd highest total worldwide
By David Biller
A couple mourns a loved one at the newly constructed Valle de Chalco Municipal Cemetery, built to accommodate the rise in deaths amid the coronavirus pandemic, on the outskirts of Mexico City, May 21, 2020. (AP/Marco Ugarte)
May 23, 2020, 4:06 am
Deaths surge as new infections swamp hospitals in Latin America
Virus outbreak accelerating across region due to recalcitrant leadership, informal economies, loose borders, inadequate health care; Brazil marks 20,000 dead, 3rd highest globally
By David Biller and CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN
Freshly dug graves are seen at the Nossa Senhora Aparecida cemetery, amid the new coronavirus pandemic in Manaus, Amazonas state, Brazil, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. (AP/Emerson Cardoso)
April 25, 2020, 5:34 pm
Brazil becoming coronavirus hot spot as testing falters
Health experts expect number of infections in country of 211 million to be much higher than reported; medical officials say hospital systems on verge of collapse
By David Biller, DIANE JEANTET and Leo Correa
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro greets supporters and journalists as he arrives to give a news conference on the new coronavirus at Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, March 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Andre Borges)
March 29, 2020, 8:58 am
Brazil’s Bolsonaro makes life-or-death gamble on coronavirus
With apparent eye on reelection, Brazilian president has largely dismissed COVID-19 pandemic, risking backlash if outbreak leads to major health crisis in the country
By David Biller
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