Tag: Brazil government
Brazil backs away from the virus brink, but remains at risk
RIO DE JANEIRO — For most of this month, intensive care units across Brazil were at or near capacity amid a crush of COVID-19...
Brazil Senate starts potentially damaging probe of president
SAO PAULO — Brazil’s Senate on Tuesday began an inquiry into the government’s management of the COVID-19 pandemic, a probe that analysts say could...
Brazil leader says army could be called if lockdown chaos
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has suggested that the army might be called into the streets to restore order if lockdown...
DiCaprio, Fonda urge US not to sign climate deal with Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO — Dozens of celebrities including actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Jane Fonda and Joaquin Phoenix on Tuesday called on U.S. President Joe Biden...
France restricting travel from 4 countries to curb variants
PARIS — France is imposing entry restrictions on travelers from four countries — Argentina, Chile, South Africa and Brazil — in hopes of keeping...
Senate Democrats urge Biden to deny funds for Brazil Amazon
RIO DE JANEIRO — More than a dozen Senate Democrats sent a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday complaining of a woeful...
Brazil court greenlights probe of president’s virus response
SAO PAULO — Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a Senate investigation of President Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the pandemic to go forward, one...
Brazil top court orders probe of Bolsonaro’s pandemic steps
SAO PAULO — A Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the Senate on Thursday to investigate the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis and the...
Brazil’s government celebrates military coup anniversary
SAO PAULO — Key members of Brazil's government on Wednesday celebrated the anniversary of the country's 1964 military coup, which launched a 21-year dictatorship...
Brazil leader names new top diplomat amid Cabinet shake-up
RIO DE JANEIRO — Amid a slide in his popularity, President Jair Bolsonaro has shaken up the Cabinet, including replacing Brazil's foreign minister who...