Category Archives: Brazil

Bolsonaro Joins Anti-Lockdown Protests as Unrest Grows Internationally — Rogue Rocket

Protests over coronavirus restrictions have broken out globally, and experts believe general unrest will continue to grow. In Brazil, President Bolsonaro, who has long-defied his government’s social distancing recommendations, joined a group of right-wing protestors calling for a military coup. … Continue reading

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Sixty years ago, Brasilia became Brazil’s capital; AFP — All About World Heritage Sites

On April 21, 1960, Brazil inaugurated to great fanfare its new capital Brasilia, a futuristic city created out of nothing and boasting many architectural masterpieces. A landmark in the history of town planning, it had sprung up in less than … Continue reading

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro fires health minister after dispute over Covid-19

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro fired his health minister on Thursday after a series of disagreements over government efforts to contain the new coronavirus. “I just heard from the President Jair Bolsonaro the news of my dismissal from the health ministry,” … Continue reading

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Brazilian Governance on the COVID-19 pandemics: a curated compilation — Dr. Raquel Guimaraes

On this blog page I will curate articles that discuss the Brazilian governance of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click on the block to read the piece. Brazilian Governance on the COVID-19 pandemics: a curated compilation — Dr. Raquel Guimaraes

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Rio’s Christ the Redeemer dons doctor’s coat to honour coronavirus medics

Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer donned a doctor’s coat on Easter Sunday, to honour medics on the frontlines of hospitals around the world battling to stop the spread of coronavirus. Watch: Rio’s Christ the Redeemer dons doctor’s coat to … Continue reading

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Icons Of The World — Shija

For centuries, human civilizations across the world have built and created cities, buildings, monuments, tombs, temples, churches, mosques, and other structures that continue to inspire awe in millions. Narrowing down the world’s wonders to only seven is a difficult task. … Continue reading

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Bolsonaro Calls for End to Brazil Lockdown Despite Coronavirus Outbrea

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has called for an end to “mass confinement” after criticising lockdown measures imposed by state governors to fight the coronavirus outbreak. Saying that the virus “will soon pass”, he urged the reopening of businesses and schools. … Continue reading

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After Bolsonaro Labels Coronavirus a ‘Little Flu,’ Brazil’s State Governors Defy President’s Call to Reopen Businesses, Schools — TIME

The country has about 2,400 confirmed cases and 57 deaths related to the outbreak After Bolsonaro Labels Coronavirus a ‘Little Flu,’ Brazil’s State Governors Defy President’s Call to Reopen Businesses, Schools — TIME

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Coronavirus: quarantined Brazilians protest against Bolsonaro from windows and balconies

People in São Paulo banged pots and pans in solidarity with healthcare staff as the city respects a 15-day lockdown to combat the spread of coronavirus. Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has dropped in the ratings as he downplayed the pandemic, … Continue reading

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Hotel Das Cataratas, Brazil — Canada Wanderlust

#Hotel Das Cataratas, #Brazil Hotel Das Cataratas, Brazil — Canada Wanderlust

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