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Coronavirus: Revolt in Brazil as governors defy Bolsonaro’s call to lift lockdowns

Brazil’s state governors are defying President Jair Bolsonaro over his call to reopen schools and businesses, dismissing his argument that the “cure” of widespread...

Brazil confirms first coronavirus case in Latin America

A 61-year-old Brazilian man who travelled to Italy this month has become Latin America’s first confirmed case of coronavirus. The Brazilian health ministry said the...

Brazilian president calls activist Greta Thunberg a ‘brat’

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has called young Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg a “brat” after she expressed concern about the killings of indigenous Brazilians...

Brazil’s president makes claims against Leonardo DiCaprio over Amazon fires

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has accused actor Leonardo DiCaprio of funding non-profit groups which he blames for devastating fires in the Amazon rainforest. Mr Bolsonaro’s...

Brazil’s ex-president vows to make life ‘hell’ for those he says put him in jail

Brazil’s former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has vowed to make life “hell” for the forces he says put him in prison. Mr da...

Health concerns rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage

Lingering smoke in the Amazon is causing concern among Brazilians who say that respiratory problems – particularly among children and the elderly – have...

G7 leaders vow to help Brazil fight fires and repair damage

Leaders of the Group of Seven nations have said they are preparing to help Brazil battle fires burning across the Amazon region and repair...

Pope adds voice to concerns over fires in Amazon rainforest

Pope Francis has said the Amazon rainforest is vital for the Earth as he called for prayers that fires in the area are quickly...

Brazil’s leader suggests he will send army to tackle Amazon wildfires

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has said he might send the military to battle the massive blazes engulfing the Amazon amid an international outcry. “That’s the...

Bolsonaro defiant as global fears escalate over Amazon wildfires

As global concerns rise over raging fires in the Amazon, Brazil’s government has complained that it is being targeted in smear campaign by critics...

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