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State prosecutors in Rio de Janeiro said late on Tuesday they have formally pressed charges against Flavio&nbsp;Bolsonaro, President Jair&nbsp;Bolsonaro's eldest son, over his alleged participation in a scheme to siphon off public funds.

The charges are the first to be brought in a series of investigations involving the president's family and could prove damaging for the far-right leader, who ran on an anti-corruption platform.

Rio state prosecutors accuse Flavio Bolsonaro, 39, of embezzlement, money laundering and operating a criminal enterprise from 2007 to 2018.

His former driver and fixer, Fabricio Queiroz, is also accused in the alleged scheme.

Queiroz, a former police officer, was arrested in June, leading to speculation he could cut a plea deal with prosecutors in exchange for information on his former boss' role.

Fifteen other people are also accused.

"I did nothing illegal. The Rio state prosecutor's office made a series of strange mistakes in its 'accusation,' which just happens to come on the eve of local elections" on November 15, Flavio Bolsonaro wrote on Instagram.

"I don't even think (the court) will accept the charges."

The case began in 2018, when auditors identified a series of unusual transfers to an account held by Queiroz for a total of 1.2 million reais (around $375,000 at the time).

Investigators say they detected a scheme commonly known in Brazil as "rachadinha," in which politicians pack their public payrolls with fake staff and pocket or otherwise divert part of the money.

Prosecutors accuse Flavio Bolsonaro, who was elected to the Senate in the same election that swept his father to power in 2018,&nbsp;of embezzling 2.7 million reais in all.

He denies the accusations and says he is the victim of "political persecution."

The case drew intense scrutiny when reports emerged in August that First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro had received 21 unexplained bank deposits from Queiroz from 2011 to 2016.

Asked about those allegations by a journalist, the president replied, "I so want to pound your mouth with punches."

State prosecutors in Rio de Janeiro said late on Tuesday they have formally pressed charges against Flavio Bolsonaro, President Jair Bolsonaro's eldest son, over his alleged participation in a scheme to siphon off public funds.

State prosecutors in Rio de Janeiro said late on Tuesday they have formally pressed charges against Flavio Bolsonaro, President Jair Bolsonaro's eldest son, over his alleged participation in a scheme to siphon off public funds. The charges are the first to be brought in a series of investigations involving the president's family and could prove damaging for the far-right leader, who ran on an anti-corruption platform. Rio state prosecutors accuse Flavio Bolsonaro, 39, of embezzlement, money laundering and operating a criminal enterprise from 2007 to 2018. His former driver and fixer, Fabricio Queiroz, is also accused in the alleged scheme. Queiroz, a former police officer, was arrested in June, leading to speculation he could cut a plea deal with prosecutors in exchange for information on his former boss' role. Fifteen other people are also accused. "I did nothing illegal. The Rio state prosecutor's office made a series of strange mistakes in its 'accusation,' which just happens to come on the eve of local elections" on November 15, Flavio Bolsonaro wrote on Instagram. "I don't even think (the court) will accept the charges." The case began in 2018, when auditors identified a series of unusual transfers to an account held by Queiroz for a total of 1.2 million reais (around $375,000 at the time). Investigators say they detected a scheme commonly known in Brazil as "rachadinha," in which politicians pack their public payrolls with fake staff and pocket or otherwise divert part of the money. Prosecutors accuse Flavio Bolsonaro, who was elected to the Senate in the same election that swept his father to power in 2018, of embezzling 2.7 million reais in all. He denies the accusations and says he is the victim of "political persecution." The case drew intense scrutiny when reports emerged in August that First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro had received 21 unexplained bank deposits from Queiroz from 2011 to 2016. Asked about those allegations by a journalist, the president replied, "I so want to pound your mouth with punches."

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's government on Monday revoked regulations protecting mangroves and other fragile coastal ecosystems, despite them being&nbsp;on the front line of climate change.

The decision eliminated so-called "permanent protection zones" created in 2002 to preserve Brazil's many tropical mangroves and the sand-dune scrublands known as "restinga" along its Atlantic coast.

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Environmentalists condemned the measure&nbsp;as a "crime" that would lead to their destruction and&nbsp;warned that rolling back the regulations would open such lands up to development, with possibly catastrophic impact on their ecosystems.

"These areas are already under intense pressure from real-estate development," said Mario Mantovani, head of environmental group SOS Mata Atlantica.

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Mangroves cover 13,989 square kilometers along Brazil’s coast, an area larger than the US&nbsp;state of Maryland, and are a vital protection against climate change, according to biologist Renato de Almeida with the nearby Federal University of Reconcavo da Bahia.

It is the latest in a series of environmental controversies for the far-right president, who has presided over a surge in deforestation and fires in the Amazon rainforest and Pantanal wetlands since taking office in January 2019.

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The decision was made at a meeting of the National Environmental Council (Conama), which is presided over by controversial Environment Minister Ricardo Salles.

The council brings together government officials, environmental groups and business associations, but the administration has dramatically changed its composition.

Last year, the government issued a decree reducing the number of council members from 96 to 23, giving its own members more weight.

In other decisions, the council also repealed a measure requiring environmental permits for irrigation projects and authorized cement companies to burn empty pesticide containers to recycle them in concrete, a practice environmentalists say is highly polluting.

"Even as we witness record environmental devastation and Brazil is in flames, Salles dedicates his time to promoting even more destruction," environmental group Greenpeace said in a statement on the measures.

Salles has a knack for stirring up controversy.

In April, a video recording was made public of a Bolsonaro cabinet meeting at which the environment minister said the coronavirus pandemic was an opportunity to roll back regulations "now that the media's only talking about Covid."

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's government on Monday revoked regulations protecting mangroves and other fragile coastal ecosystems, despite them being on the front line of climate change.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's government on Monday revoked regulations protecting mangroves and other fragile coastal ecosystems, despite them being on the front line of climate change. The decision eliminated so-called "permanent protection zones" created in 2002 to preserve Brazil's many tropical mangroves and the sand-dune scrublands known as "restinga" along its Atlantic coast. Also read: As fires burn, Bolsonaro says Brazil should be congratulated for its 'environment work' Environmentalists condemned the measure as a "crime" that would lead to their destruction and warned that rolling back the regulations would open such lands up to development, with possibly catastrophic impact on their ecosystems. "These areas are already under intense pressure from real-estate development," said Mario Mantovani, head of environmental group SOS Mata Atlantica. Also see: Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro and his 'non-normal' antics Mangroves cover 13,989 square kilometers along Brazil’s coast, an area larger than the US state of Maryland, and are a vital protection against climate change, according to biologist Renato de Almeida with the nearby Federal University of Reconcavo da Bahia. It is the latest in a series of environmental controversies for the far-right president, who has presided over a surge in deforestation and fires in the Amazon rainforest and Pantanal wetlands since taking office in January 2019. Also read: Brazilian mayor asks Bolsonaro to 'resign, shut up, and stay at home' as death toll mounts The decision was made at a meeting of the National Environmental Council (Conama), which is presided over by controversial Environment Minister Ricardo Salles. The council brings together government officials, environmental groups and business associations, but the administration has dramatically changed its composition. Last year, the government issued a decree reducing the number of council members from 96 to 23, giving its own members more weight. In other decisions, the council also repealed a measure requiring environmental permits for irrigation projects and authorized cement companies to burn empty pesticide containers to recycle them in concrete, a practice environmentalists say is highly polluting. "Even as we witness record environmental devastation and Brazil is in flames, Salles dedicates his time to promoting even more destruction," environmental group Greenpeace said in a statement on the measures. Salles has a knack for stirring up controversy. In April, a video recording was made public of a Bolsonaro cabinet meeting at which the environment minister said the coronavirus pandemic was an opportunity to roll back regulations "now that the media's only talking about Covid."

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro continued his attack on journalists during a public event on Monday, describing reporters as "wimps" and saying they have a heightened chance of dying of COVID-19 because they are not athletic.

The right-wing leader has long had a fractious relationship with the media, frequently singling out specific newspapers and journalists for his ire. His followers have also attacked journalists at rallies and other public events.

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On Sunday, Bolsonaro told a reporter, "I want to punch you in the face," after the reporter asked about thousands of dollars that were transferred into a bank account of the president's wife by a former aide who is now the target of a corruption probe.

During the Monday event, titled "Defeating COVID-19," Bolsonaro described his own experience battling the virus in July, crediting his use of unproven drug hydroxychloroquine and his self-described history as an athlete for his mild symptoms. He has previously said he believed his athletic past made him immune to the worst of the coronavirus.

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"That history of an athlete, the press feasted on it, but when (COVID-19) gets one of you wimps, your chance of surviving is quite a bit lower," Bolsonaro told reporters on Monday, using the Portuguese colloquial word 'bundao'.

"You only know how to do evil, to use a pen largely for evil. Your chance of surviving is quite a bit lower."

Earlier this month, local media reported that the aide, Fabricio Queiroz, deposited $12,900&nbsp;in checks into Michelle Bolsonaro's account between 2011 and 2018.

Queiroz was an aide to now Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the president's eldest son, when he was a Rio de Janeiro state legislator. The former aide has been arrested in an investigation into bank deposits made at the time, amounting to $2,13,835.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro continued his attack on journalists during a public event on Monday, describing reporters as "wimps" and saying they have a heightened chance of dying of COVID-19 because they are not athletic.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro continued his attack on journalists during a public event on Monday, describing reporters as "wimps" and saying they have a heightened chance of dying of COVID-19 because they are not athletic. The right-wing leader has long had a fractious relationship with the media, frequently singling out specific newspapers and journalists for his ire. His followers have also attacked journalists at rallies and other public events. Also read: Brazil President Bolsonaro threatens to punch reporter in the mouth On Sunday, Bolsonaro told a reporter, "I want to punch you in the face," after the reporter asked about thousands of dollars that were transferred into a bank account of the president's wife by a former aide who is now the target of a corruption probe. During the Monday event, titled "Defeating COVID-19," Bolsonaro described his own experience battling the virus in July, crediting his use of unproven drug hydroxychloroquine and his self-described history as an athlete for his mild symptoms. He has previously said he believed his athletic past made him immune to the worst of the coronavirus. Also see: Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro and his 'non-normal' antics "That history of an athlete, the press feasted on it, but when (COVID-19) gets one of you wimps, your chance of surviving is quite a bit lower," Bolsonaro told reporters on Monday, using the Portuguese colloquial word 'bundao'. "You only know how to do evil, to use a pen largely for evil. Your chance of surviving is quite a bit lower." Earlier this month, local media reported that the aide, Fabricio Queiroz, deposited $12,900 in checks into Michelle Bolsonaro's account between 2011 and 2018. Queiroz was an aide to now Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the president's eldest son, when he was a Rio de Janeiro state legislator. The former aide has been arrested in an investigation into bank deposits made at the time, amounting to $2,13,835.

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ventured out of his official residence on Friday to feed the birds and ride motorbike as he recovers from coronavirus.

Bolsonaro was seen stepping out onto the grounds of Alvorada Palace and threw feed to the Greater Rhea birds that wander around the property despite getting bitten by an emu-like bird a few days ago.

After sunset, Bolsonaro was captured riding on his motorbike on the Palace grounds.

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Since the beginning of the crisis, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has dismissed the seriousness of the epidemic and criticised containment measures ordered by governors in Brazilian states.&nbsp;

The far-right leader has himself tested positive twice for COVID-19 and is currently in quarantine.

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Bolsonaro has said he was "doing very well" after contracting the coronavirus, and credited an unproven drug for his mild symptoms.

The new coronavirus outbreak in hard-hit&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;has plateaued, the World Health Organization said Friday, urging the country to seize the opportunity to drive down transmission.

With more than 2 million confirmed cases, Brazil has the worst coronavirus outbreak outside the United States. The virus has killed over 77,000 people in Latin America's largest country.

Bolsonaro is also under immense pressure to protect Amazon after&nbsp;Ireland and France threatened to scupper a trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur, of which&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;is a member, unless Bolsonaro acted to protect what French President Emmanuel Macron described as a "common interest."

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ventured out of his official residence on Friday to feed the birds and ride motorbike as he recovers from coronavirus. Bolsonaro was seen stepping out onto the grounds of Alvorada Palace and threw feed to the Greater Rhea birds that wander around the property despite getting bitten by an emu-like bird a few days ago.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ventured out of his official residence on Friday to feed the birds and ride motorbike as he recovers from coronavirus. Bolsonaro was seen stepping out onto the grounds of Alvorada Palace and threw feed to the Greater Rhea birds that wander around the property despite getting bitten by an emu-like bird a few days ago. After sunset, Bolsonaro was captured riding on his motorbike on the Palace grounds. Also read: Brazilian President Bolsonaro bitten by emu-like birds during 'unbearable' quarantine Since the beginning of the crisis, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has dismissed the seriousness of the epidemic and criticised containment measures ordered by governors in Brazilian states. The far-right leader has himself tested positive twice for COVID-19 and is currently in quarantine. Also read: Jair Bolsonaro and his 'non-normal' antics amid pandemic Bolsonaro has said he was "doing very well" after contracting the coronavirus, and credited an unproven drug for his mild symptoms. The new coronavirus outbreak in hard-hit Brazil has plateaued, the World Health Organization said Friday, urging the country to seize the opportunity to drive down transmission. With more than 2 million confirmed cases, Brazil has the worst coronavirus outbreak outside the United States. The virus has killed over 77,000 people in Latin America's largest country. Bolsonaro is also under immense pressure to protect Amazon after Ireland and France threatened to scupper a trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur, of which Brazil is a member, unless Bolsonaro acted to protect what French President Emmanuel Macron described as a "common interest."

COVID-positive Bolsonaro heads out to feed birds, ride motorbike

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday&nbsp;said he hopes Republican US&nbsp;President Donald Trump will be re-elected in November.

However,&nbsp; he said the commercial relationship between the two countries is promising even if a Democrat wins.

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Bolsonaro has often lauded Trump, calling him a political role model and drawing parallels between their conservative agendas.

The Brazilian right-wing leader has been critical of left-leaning leaders in Latin America and further afield. On Thursday, he criticised&nbsp;Argentina's turn to the left by saying that the country opted for a "lie" in an election that pitted former conservative president Mauricio Macri against leftist victor President Alberto Fernandez.

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In his address, Bolsonaro also hit out at critics that the country's Amazon rainforest is under threat.

Coronavirus&nbsp;positive Bolsonaro slammed&nbsp;lockdown policies by saying that they kill&nbsp;"more than the virus". His statment comes Brazil as&nbsp;topped two million coronavirus cases on Thursday, according to official data that put the number of deaths at more than 76,000.

Over the last two months,&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;has recorded more than 30,000 new cases in 24 hours 26 times, and on 11 of those occasions there were more than 40,000 infections.

Brazil&nbsp;is the second worst affected country in the world by the coronavirus after the United States.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday said he hopes Republican US President Donald Trump will be re-elected in November. However, he said the commercial relationship between the two countries is promising even if a Democrat wins.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday said he hopes Republican US President Donald Trump will be re-elected in November. However, he said the commercial relationship between the two countries is promising even if a Democrat wins. Also read: As coronavirus surges, Trump escalates conflict with Fauci Bolsonaro has often lauded Trump, calling him a political role model and drawing parallels between their conservative agendas. The Brazilian right-wing leader has been critical of left-leaning leaders in Latin America and further afield. On Thursday, he criticised Argentina's turn to the left by saying that the country opted for a "lie" in an election that pitted former conservative president Mauricio Macri against leftist victor President Alberto Fernandez. Also read: Brazil president says death was 'everyone's destiny' as country registers 1,349 deaths In his address, Bolsonaro also hit out at critics that the country's Amazon rainforest is under threat. Coronavirus positive Bolsonaro slammed lockdown policies by saying that they kill "more than the virus". His statment comes Brazil as topped two million coronavirus cases on Thursday, according to official data that put the number of deaths at more than 76,000. Over the last two months, Brazil has recorded more than 30,000 new cases in 24 hours 26 times, and on 11 of those occasions there were more than 40,000 infections. Brazil is the second worst affected country in the world by the coronavirus after the United States.

Hope US President Trump is re-elected, says Brazil President Bolsonaro

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been bitten by an emu-like bird during his quarantine period which he ''cannot stand''.

One of the birds that Bolsonaro was feeding&nbsp;''pecked'' him on his hand and this embarrassing moment was captured by a photographer. Several pictures of the entire incident were shared on social media platforms as well.

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He was seen stepping out onto the grounds of Alvorada Palace and threw feed to the Greater Rhea birds that wander around the property. The birds are South America's large flightless bird.

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Bolsonaro, who was tested positive for for coronavirus again on Wednesday, has been in quarantine nearly a week. He had&nbsp;announced Monday he planned&nbsp;to take another test as&nbsp;being in isolation is ''unbearable'' for him.

The far-right president, who has caused huge controversy in&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;for repeatedly flouting lockdown measures in place to curb the spread of the virus, first tested positive a week ago.

Bolsonaro said he is not experiencing symptoms and that his use of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, which he said he has been taking since he was diagnosed last week, is working.

The diagnosis looks to have done little to alter the 65-year-old former army captain's view of the illness, which he has dismissed in the past as just "a little flu". But since his quarantine in the Alvorada Palace, he has warned the elderly to protect themselves from the virus.

Bolsonaro's handling of the crisis has drawn criticism from public health experts as he fought state and city efforts to impose social distancing, arguing that the economic damage would be worse than the disease itself.

Brazil&nbsp;is the second worst-hit country in the world by the coronavirus after the United States, with more than 74,000 dead and 1.9 million cases.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been bitten by an emu-like bird during his quarantine period which he ''cannot stand''. One of the birds that Bolsonaro was feeding ''pecked'' him on his hand and this embarrassing moment was captured by a photographer.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been bitten by an emu-like bird during his quarantine period which he ''cannot stand''. One of the birds that Bolsonaro was feeding ''pecked'' him on his hand and this embarrassing moment was captured by a photographer. Several pictures of the entire incident were shared on social media platforms as well. bolsonaro tentando alimentar uma ema e sendo bicado pic.twitter.com/jMT9gd3MeM — muriel (@pedromuriel) July 14, 2020 × He was seen stepping out onto the grounds of Alvorada Palace and threw feed to the Greater Rhea birds that wander around the property. The birds are South America's large flightless bird. Also read: Brazil President Bolsonaro ventures out to feed birds during COVID-19 recovery Bolsonaro, who was tested positive for for coronavirus again on Wednesday, has been in quarantine nearly a week. He had announced Monday he planned to take another test as being in isolation is ''unbearable'' for him. The far-right president, who has caused huge controversy in Brazil for repeatedly flouting lockdown measures in place to curb the spread of the virus, first tested positive a week ago. Bolsonaro said he is not experiencing symptoms and that his use of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, which he said he has been taking since he was diagnosed last week, is working. The diagnosis looks to have done little to alter the 65-year-old former army captain's view of the illness, which he has dismissed in the past as just "a little flu". But since his quarantine in the Alvorada Palace, he has warned the elderly to protect themselves from the virus. Bolsonaro's handling of the crisis has drawn criticism from public health experts as he fought state and city efforts to impose social distancing, arguing that the economic damage would be worse than the disease itself. Brazil is the second worst-hit country in the world by the coronavirus after the United States, with more than 74,000 dead and 1.9 million cases.

Brazilian President Bolsonaro bitten by emu-like birds during 'unbearable' quarantine

Brazilian President Jair&nbsp;Bolsonaro&nbsp;ventured out of his official residence on Monday&nbsp;to feed birds while he is recovering&nbsp;from coronavirus.

He was seen stepping out onto the grounds of Alvorada Palace and threw feed to the Greater Rhea birds that wander around the property. The birds are South America's large flightless bird.

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Bolsonaro, who has been in quarantine nearly a week after testing positive for the new coronavirus, announced Monday he plans to take another test as he "can't stand" being in isolation.Bolsonaro&nbsp;has said he was "doing very well" after contracting the coronavirus, and credited an unproven drug for his mild symptoms.

The result of the test, which is scheduled for Tuesday, "should be out in a few hours, and I will wait quite anxiously because I can't stand this routine of staying at home. It's horrible,"&nbsp;Bolsonaro&nbsp;said in an interview.

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The diagnosis looks to have done little to alter the 65-year-old former army captain's view of the illness, which he has dismissed in the past as just "a little flu". But since his quarantine in the Alvorada Palace, he has warned the elderly to protect themselves from the virus.

Bolsonaro's handling of the crisis has drawn criticism from public health experts as he fought state and city efforts to impose social distancing, arguing that the economic damage would be worse than the disease itself.

With more than 1.8 million confirmed cases, Brazil has the worst coronavirus outbreak outside the United States. The virus has killed over 72,000 people in Latin America's largest country.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ventured out of his official residence on Monday to feed birds while he is recovering from coronavirus. He was seen stepping out onto the grounds of Alvorada Palace and threw feed to the Greater Rhea birds that wander around the property.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ventured out of his official residence on Monday to feed birds while he is recovering from coronavirus. He was seen stepping out onto the grounds of Alvorada Palace and threw feed to the Greater Rhea birds that wander around the property. The birds are South America's large flightless bird. Also read: Brazil president says death was 'everyone's destiny' as country registers 1,349 deaths Bolsonaro, who has been in quarantine nearly a week after testing positive for the new coronavirus, announced Monday he plans to take another test as he "can't stand" being in isolation.Bolsonaro has said he was "doing very well" after contracting the coronavirus, and credited an unproven drug for his mild symptoms. The result of the test, which is scheduled for Tuesday, "should be out in a few hours, and I will wait quite anxiously because I can't stand this routine of staying at home. It's horrible," Bolsonaro said in an interview. Also read: Brazilian President Bolsonaro rides jet ski amid coronavirus chaos in the country, netizens lash out The diagnosis looks to have done little to alter the 65-year-old former army captain's view of the illness, which he has dismissed in the past as just "a little flu". But since his quarantine in the Alvorada Palace, he has warned the elderly to protect themselves from the virus. Bolsonaro's handling of the crisis has drawn criticism from public health experts as he fought state and city efforts to impose social distancing, arguing that the economic damage would be worse than the disease itself. With more than 1.8 million confirmed cases, Brazil has the worst coronavirus outbreak outside the United States. The virus has killed over 72,000 people in Latin America's largest country.

Brazil President Bolsonaro ventures out to feed birds during COVID-19 recovery

Brazil's COVID-19 death toll climbed to 60,632 on Wednesday after 1,038 deaths were reported the previous day

Brazil's COVID-19 death toll exceeds 60,000

Illegal gold mining activity has risen sharply over the last five years in Brazil’s indigenous Yanomami reservation in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

Brazil gold rush: Illegal mining threatens Amazon tropical rainforests

The controversial leader of the South American nation — currently the second country in the world in coronavirus cases and fatalities — has for long been criticized for downplaying the seriousness of COVID-19

Bolsonaro fails to steer Brazil thorugh pandemic storm

President Jair Bolsonaro spoke out against the arrest of his son's former aide in a graft investigation, describing it as a "spectacle".

Brazil: Police arrests ex-aide to Bolsonaro's son | Fineprint

Brazil's largest city has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the country and a growing number of deaths, almost 5,000.

Brazil Eases Lockdown Despite High Number Of COVID Deaths

Brazil counted a record 1,262 deaths overnight, according to the country’s health ministry, and now has more than 30,000 confirmed fatalities from COVID-19.

COVID-19 death toll tops 31,000 in Brazil

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Brazilian cities to protest against large budget cuts in public education, the first nationwide manifestations to be organised against far-right President Jair Bolsonaro since he was sworn in on Jan. 1.

Crowds protest against education cuts in Brazil

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