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Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro threatened to punch a reporter repeatedly in the mouth when he was asked about his wife's links to an alleged corruption scheme.

"I so want to pound your mouth with punches," the far-right president said when a reporter from O Globo, posed the question on Sunday.

The reporter met Bolsonaro after his regular Sunday visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral in Brasilia. The president ignored protests from other journalists after the remarks and left without making further comments.

The O Globo reporter asked about a report in the magazine Crusoe linking First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro to a retired police officer. Fabrício Queiroz was a friend of the president, and former adviser to her son Flavio Bolsonaro, who is now a senator.

Queiroz and Flavio Bolsonaro are under investigation for a scheme that allegedly swindled pay from government employees when the younger Bolsonaro was a regional lawmaker in Rio de Janeiro, and before Jair Bolsonaro became president in January 2019.

According to the magazine, Queiroz deposited funds in Michelle Bolsonaro's bank account between 2011 and 2016.

Soon after the president's outburst, the publication issued a statement repudiating his "aggression ... towards a journalist from our newspaper that was carrying out his job in a professional manner."

Such intimidation "shows that Jair Bolsonaro does not acknowledge the duty of a public servant ... to be accountable to the public."

The first lady has so far said nothing about the case.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro threatened to punch a reporter repeatedly in the mouth when he was asked about his wife's links to an alleged corruption scheme. "I so want to pound your mouth with punches," the far-right president said when a reporter from O Globo, posed the question on Sunday.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro threatened to punch a reporter repeatedly in the mouth when he was asked about his wife's links to an alleged corruption scheme. "I so want to pound your mouth with punches," the far-right president said when a reporter from O Globo, posed the question on Sunday. The reporter met Bolsonaro after his regular Sunday visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral in Brasilia. The president ignored protests from other journalists after the remarks and left without making further comments. The O Globo reporter asked about a report in the magazine Crusoe linking First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro to a retired police officer. Fabrício Queiroz was a friend of the president, and former adviser to her son Flavio Bolsonaro, who is now a senator. Queiroz and Flavio Bolsonaro are under investigation for a scheme that allegedly swindled pay from government employees when the younger Bolsonaro was a regional lawmaker in Rio de Janeiro, and before Jair Bolsonaro became president in January 2019. According to the magazine, Queiroz deposited funds in Michelle Bolsonaro's bank account between 2011 and 2016. Soon after the president's outburst, the publication issued a statement repudiating his "aggression ... towards a journalist from our newspaper that was carrying out his job in a professional manner." Such intimidation "shows that Jair Bolsonaro does not acknowledge the duty of a public servant ... to be accountable to the public." The first lady has so far said nothing about the case.

Brazil President Bolsonaro threatens to punch reporter in the mouth

Fires in Brazil's Amazon for the month of August hit a nine-year high in 2019 and this month so far looks even worse.

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Brazil on Saturday surpassed 100,000 coronavirus deaths and three million cases of infection, according to the latest tally from the Ministry of Health.

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday he was taking antibiotics for an infection that left him feeling weak, chuckling in an online video about "mold" in his lungs, having spent weeks in isolation after catching the novel coronavirus.

"I just did a blood test. I was feeling kind of weak yesterday. They found a bit of infection also. Now I'm on antibiotics," Bolsonaro said in a livestream video, without elaborating on the infection.

"After 20 days indoors, I have other problems. I have mold in my lungs," he said, referring to nearly three weeks he spent at the official presidential residence. He tested positive for the coronavirus on July 7 and then negative last Saturday.

His wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, tested positive on Thursday, according to a statement from the presidential palace. Science and Technology Minister Marcos Pontes also said he had tested positive for the virus, making him the fifth cabinet minister diagnosed publicly.

Bolsonaro said he would go ahead with his visit to southern Rio Grande do Sul state on Friday.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday he was taking antibiotics for an infection that left him feeling weak, chuckling in an online video about "mold" in his lungs, having spent weeks in isolation after catching the novel coronavirus.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday he was taking antibiotics for an infection that left him feeling weak, chuckling in an online video about "mold" in his lungs, having spent weeks in isolation after catching the novel coronavirus. "I just did a blood test. I was feeling kind of weak yesterday. They found a bit of infection also. Now I'm on antibiotics," Bolsonaro said in a livestream video, without elaborating on the infection. "After 20 days indoors, I have other problems. I have mold in my lungs," he said, referring to nearly three weeks he spent at the official presidential residence. He tested positive for the coronavirus on July 7 and then negative last Saturday. His wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, tested positive on Thursday, according to a statement from the presidential palace. Science and Technology Minister Marcos Pontes also said he had tested positive for the virus, making him the fifth cabinet minister diagnosed publicly. Bolsonaro said he would go ahead with his visit to southern Rio Grande do Sul state on Friday.

Brazil President Bolsonaro says he has 'mold' in lungs

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has had another positive result for the novel coronavirus in the third test he has taken since falling ill on July 7, a secretariat of the Communications Ministry said on Wednesday.

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Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro announced Wednesday that he still has the coronavirus, after undergoing a new test the day before.

"I'm fine, thank God. Yesterday morning, I took the test, and in the evening the result was that I am still positive for the coronavirus," the far-right leader said in a Facebook Live broadcast from the gardens of his official residence in Brasilia.

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.

"I am not recommending anything. I recommend that you talk to your doctor. In my case, a military doctor recommended hydroxychloroquine, and it worked," he said.

The presidential press office said in a brief statement that Bolsonaro, who at 65 is in a high-risk group, will remain in quarantine at the official Alvorada Palace residence, where he will continue to work by video conference.

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.

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He admitted on Monday by telephone interview with CNN that he "can't stand this routine of staying at home" and said he was waiting "anxiously" to be given the all-clear to leave the house.

He told the television channel he hasn't had any symptoms such as a fever or respiratory difficulties since July 6.

And he added that he continues to take the anti-malarial medication hydroxychloroquine.

The drug has been pushed as a treatment for COVID-19 in many countries -- but its effectiveness has not been formally proven and the issue is deeply dividing the global scientific community.

He is due to take a new test "in the coming days."

Since his diagnosis on July 7, Bolsonaro has been confined to the presidential palace alongside other people who have already contracted the virus.

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It's a far cry from his regular daily routine that includes leaving the residence to greet his supporters, often while ignoring social distancing measures and without wearing a face mask.

As well as taking part in video calls, Bolsonaro has been seen feeding rheas -- a bird species native to South America that is related to the ostrich and emu -- in the gardens of the official residence. One even pecked him.

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.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro announced Wednesday that he still has the coronavirus, after undergoing a new test the day before. "I'm fine, thank God. Yesterday morning, I took the test, and in the evening the result was that I am still positive for the coronavirus," the far-right leader said in a Facebook Live broadcast from the gardens of his official residence in Brasilia.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro announced Wednesday that he still has the coronavirus, after undergoing a new test the day before. "I'm fine, thank God. Yesterday morning, I took the test, and in the evening the result was that I am still positive for the coronavirus," the far-right leader said in a Facebook Live broadcast from the gardens of his official residence in Brasilia. 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. "I am not recommending anything. I recommend that you talk to your doctor. In my case, a military doctor recommended hydroxychloroquine, and it worked," he said. The presidential press office said in a brief statement that Bolsonaro, who at 65 is in a high-risk group, will remain in quarantine at the official Alvorada Palace residence, where he will continue to work by video conference. 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. Also read | Brazil President Bolsonaro ventures out to feed birds during COVID-19 recovery He admitted on Monday by telephone interview with CNN that he "can't stand this routine of staying at home" and said he was waiting "anxiously" to be given the all-clear to leave the house. He told the television channel he hasn't had any symptoms such as a fever or respiratory difficulties since July 6. And he added that he continues to take the anti-malarial medication hydroxychloroquine. The drug has been pushed as a treatment for COVID-19 in many countries -- but its effectiveness has not been formally proven and the issue is deeply dividing the global scientific community. He is due to take a new test "in the coming days." Since his diagnosis on July 7, Bolsonaro has been confined to the presidential palace alongside other people who have already contracted the virus. Also read | Brazilian press group to sue Bolsonaro for taking off his mask at briefing It's a far cry from his regular daily routine that includes leaving the residence to greet his supporters, often while ignoring social distancing measures and without wearing a face mask. As well as taking part in video calls, Bolsonaro has been seen feeding rheas -- a bird species native to South America that is related to the ostrich and emu -- in the gardens of the official residence. One even pecked him. 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.

Brazil President Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus again

Mr Bolsonaro has repeatedly played down risks of what he has called the "little flu", saying he would not be seriously affected.

President who once said 'COVID-19' as 'Little-flu' now paying price for recklessness?

The Brazilian Press Association has said it will file a lawsuit in the Supreme Court against President Jair Bolsonaro over possibly exposing members of the media to the novel coronavirus.

The association, known as ABI, alleged Bolsonaro did not respect the health safety distance from reporters, and took off his mask at Tuesday's televised press conference in the capital Brasilia, where he announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.

The press group has accused Bolsonaro of endangering the lives of journalists who were present.

Three TV stations -- CNN Brasil, TV Record and TV Brasil -- were present at the press conference.

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After Tuesday's press conference, congressman Marcelo Freixo tweeted that he filed a lawsuit against Bolsonaro with the Federal Attorney's Office.

Meanwhile, ministers who recently had contact with the president have also been tested for the virus over the past two days.

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The Brazilian Press Association has said it will file a lawsuit in the Supreme Court against President Jair Bolsonaro over possibly exposing members of the media to the novel coronavirus.

The Brazilian Press Association has said it will file a lawsuit in the Supreme Court against President Jair Bolsonaro over possibly exposing members of the media to the novel coronavirus. The association, known as ABI, alleged Bolsonaro did not respect the health safety distance from reporters, and took off his mask at Tuesday's televised press conference in the capital Brasilia, where he announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus. The press group has accused Bolsonaro of endangering the lives of journalists who were present. Three TV stations -- CNN Brasil, TV Record and TV Brasil -- were present at the press conference. Also read | Brazil President Bolsonaro emulates Trump on being in denial over COVID-19 After Tuesday's press conference, congressman Marcelo Freixo tweeted that he filed a lawsuit against Bolsonaro with the Federal Attorney's Office. Meanwhile, ministers who recently had contact with the president have also been tested for the virus over the past two days. Also read | Brazilian President Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19

Brazilian press group to sue Bolsonaro for taking off his mask at briefing

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro says he is confident he will swiftly recover from COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, thanks to treatment with hydroxychloroquine.

For the unversed, hydroxychloroquine is an anti-malaria drug that has not been proven effective against COVID-19.

Bolsonaro said he tested positive for the new coronavirus on Tuesday after months of downplaying its severity while deaths mounted rapidly inside the country.

The 65-year-old right-wing populist has been known to mingle in crowds -- at times without a mask. He has said that his history as an athlete would protect him from the virus and that it would be nothing more than a "little flu" if he were to contract it.

The president underwent a lung X-ray on Monday after experiencing fever, muscle aches and malaise. As of Tuesday, his fever had subsided, he said, and he attributed the improvement to hydroxychloroquine.

He also posted a video to Facebook of him taking his third dose of hydroxychloroquine, which has also been promoted by President Donald Trump..

Brazil, the world's sixth-biggest nation, with more than 210 million people, is one of the outbreak's most lethal hot spots. More than 65,000 Brazilians have died from COVID-19, and over 1.5 million have been infected.

Both numbers are the world's second-highest totals, behind those of the US.

Bolsonaro had earlier said that there is no way to prevent 70% of the population falling ill with COVID-19 and that local authorities' efforts to shut down economic activity would ultimately cause more hardship than allowing the virus to run its course.

Over the weekend, the Brazilian leader celebrated American Independence Day with the US Ambassador to Brazil, then shared pictures on social media showing him in close quarters with the diplomat, several ministers and aides. None wore masks.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro says he is confident he will swiftly recover from COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, thanks to treatment with hydroxychloroquine.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro says he is confident he will swiftly recover from COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, thanks to treatment with hydroxychloroquine. For the unversed, hydroxychloroquine is an anti-malaria drug that has not been proven effective against COVID-19. Bolsonaro said he tested positive for the new coronavirus on Tuesday after months of downplaying its severity while deaths mounted rapidly inside the country. The 65-year-old right-wing populist has been known to mingle in crowds -- at times without a mask. He has said that his history as an athlete would protect him from the virus and that it would be nothing more than a "little flu" if he were to contract it. The president underwent a lung X-ray on Monday after experiencing fever, muscle aches and malaise. As of Tuesday, his fever had subsided, he said, and he attributed the improvement to hydroxychloroquine. He also posted a video to Facebook of him taking his third dose of hydroxychloroquine, which has also been promoted by President Donald Trump.. Brazil, the world's sixth-biggest nation, with more than 210 million people, is one of the outbreak's most lethal hot spots. More than 65,000 Brazilians have died from COVID-19, and over 1.5 million have been infected. Both numbers are the world's second-highest totals, behind those of the US. Bolsonaro had earlier said that there is no way to prevent 70% of the population falling ill with COVID-19 and that local authorities' efforts to shut down economic activity would ultimately cause more hardship than allowing the virus to run its course. Over the weekend, the Brazilian leader celebrated American Independence Day with the US Ambassador to Brazil, then shared pictures on social media showing him in close quarters with the diplomat, several ministers and aides. None wore masks.

Brazil President says hydroxychloroquine will cure his coronavirus

Bolsonaro had on Monday told his supporters that he had undergone an X-ray of his lungs and it showed “they were clean”.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus

Brazil saw protests and demonstrations as locals&nbsp;urged the closing of the Supreme Court for investigating the right-wing leader, as one of its justices compared the risks to Brazil’s democracy with Hitler’s Germany.

To support the protesters, Brazilian President&nbsp;Jair Bolsonaro joined a rally on Sunday on horseback in Brasilia.

He flew in a military helicopter over the rally. The protesters welcomed him and claimed this move boosted their morale. The protesters were seen holding banners calling for shutting down Brazil’s Congress and top court, known as the STF.

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Brazilian President has slammed the top court for investigating his interference in police affairs and opening an inquiry into his supporters’ alleged libel and intimidation campaigns on social media.

Opposing the orders, Bolsonaro called this to be "absurd orders", and warned the locals that this decision&nbsp;may “plunge Brazil into a political crisis.”

The President has served as an&nbsp;army captain and defender of Brazil’s 1964-1985 military government.

Supreme Court Justice Celso de Mello, who is responsible for investigating a former justice minister’s allegation that Bolsonaro tried to meddle with law enforcement for personal reasons, said the president’s supporters were seeking a military dictatorship.

“We must resist the destruction of the democratic order to avoid what happened in the Weimar Republic when Hitler, after he was elected by popular vote ... did not hesitate annulling the constitution and imposing a totalitarian system in 1933,” de Mello told other judges in a message, as reported by a media organization.

COVID 19 threat

This move by the Brazilian President gained him criticism for not wearing masks and breaking protocols of social distancing, as Brazil struggles to flatten the curve.

Bolsonaro landed amid the protesters in a helicopter, where he walked and shook hands with the prosters, and then trotted out of the demonstration on a horseback.

He was spotted without a facemask and gloves, and shook hands with protesters. This has raised questions about the President not paying heed to the social distancing guidelines in an already coronsvirus-hit country.

Brazil has&nbsp;498,440 total cases, including&nbsp;28,834 deaths.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Brazil saw protests and demonstrations as locals urged the closing of the Supreme Court for investigating the right-wing leader, as one of its justices compared the risks to Brazil’s democracy with Hitler’s Germany.

Brazil saw protests and demonstrations as locals urged the closing of the Supreme Court for investigating the right-wing leader, as one of its justices compared the risks to Brazil’s democracy with Hitler’s Germany. To support the protesters, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro joined a rally on Sunday on horseback in Brasilia. He flew in a military helicopter over the rally. The protesters welcomed him and claimed this move boosted their morale. The protesters were seen holding banners calling for shutting down Brazil’s Congress and top court, known as the STF. Also read: Brazil records 33,274 new coronavirus cases, surpasses France in deaths Brazilian President has slammed the top court for investigating his interference in police affairs and opening an inquiry into his supporters’ alleged libel and intimidation campaigns on social media. Opposing the orders, Bolsonaro called this to be "absurd orders", and warned the locals that this decision may “plunge Brazil into a political crisis.” The President has served as an army captain and defender of Brazil’s 1964-1985 military government. Supreme Court Justice Celso de Mello, who is responsible for investigating a former justice minister’s allegation that Bolsonaro tried to meddle with law enforcement for personal reasons, said the president’s supporters were seeking a military dictatorship. “We must resist the destruction of the democratic order to avoid what happened in the Weimar Republic when Hitler, after he was elected by popular vote ... did not hesitate annulling the constitution and imposing a totalitarian system in 1933,” de Mello told other judges in a message, as reported by a media organization. COVID 19 threat This move by the Brazilian President gained him criticism for not wearing masks and breaking protocols of social distancing, as Brazil struggles to flatten the curve. Bolsonaro landed amid the protesters in a helicopter, where he walked and shook hands with the prosters, and then trotted out of the demonstration on a horseback. He was spotted without a facemask and gloves, and shook hands with protesters. This has raised questions about the President not paying heed to the social distancing guidelines in an already coronsvirus-hit country. Brazil has 498,440 total cases, including 28,834 deaths. (With inputs from Reuters)

From helicopter to horseback, Brazilian President Bolsonaro breaks COVID 19 protocol to join protesters

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro joined a rally on Sunday on horseback as supporters urged the closing of the Supreme Court

Bolsonaro joins rally against Brazil’s Supreme court

Brazil’s health minister,&nbsp;Nelson Teich, resigned on Friday after less than a month on the job. This resignation points towards the Brazilian President's pressure for the nation to prioritize economy over public's health.

Nelson Teich took the office on April&nbsp;April 17. He took over at a time when the country is under severe pressure to balance the public health with the President's view of saving the economy.

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The resignation, which was confirmed by the Health Ministry, points towards the&nbsp;upheaval that the country is facing right now. Brazil's approach towards the coronavirus pandemic has been criticized in the past few weeks.

This sudden resignation has left the nation in surprise, more so because the man replacing Teich is someone who has no experience of the health industry.&nbsp;General Eduardo Pazuello, Mr. Teich’s number two, had no health experience until he joined the ministry last month. He will now be replacing Teich temporarily.

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The resignation comes a day after&nbsp;Bolsonaro held a video conference to inform the leaders that he will be easing out rules for the use of antimalaria drug to treat&nbsp;COVID-19 patients; a move that has been opposed by Teich publically. He has gone to the limit to warning the experts and public about its side effects.

He was praised by many leaders in the government for his active and right decision making power. However, after his predecessor was fired, and the President gave a green signal for usage of antimalaria drug, Teich submitted his resignation.

Brazil has reported 13,000 deaths as of now. However, officials and experts feel that the number of cases and death toll might be higher, as the country has not been actively testing for coronavirus patients.

Brazil’s health minister, Nelson Teich, resigned on Friday after less than a month on the job. This resignation points towards the Brazilian President's pressure for the nation to prioritize economy over public's health.

Brazil’s health minister, Nelson Teich, resigned on Friday after less than a month on the job. This resignation points towards the Brazilian President's pressure for the nation to prioritize economy over public's health. Nelson Teich took the office on April April 17. He took over at a time when the country is under severe pressure to balance the public health with the President's view of saving the economy. Also watch: Bolsonaro's Brazil struggles to curb coronavirus pandemic The resignation, which was confirmed by the Health Ministry, points towards the upheaval that the country is facing right now. Brazil's approach towards the coronavirus pandemic has been criticized in the past few weeks. This sudden resignation has left the nation in surprise, more so because the man replacing Teich is someone who has no experience of the health industry. General Eduardo Pazuello, Mr. Teich’s number two, had no health experience until he joined the ministry last month. He will now be replacing Teich temporarily. Also read: Brazil struggling to cope up with surge in dead bodies due to COVID-19 The resignation comes a day after Bolsonaro held a video conference to inform the leaders that he will be easing out rules for the use of antimalaria drug to treat COVID-19 patients; a move that has been opposed by Teich publically. He has gone to the limit to warning the experts and public about its side effects. He was praised by many leaders in the government for his active and right decision making power. However, after his predecessor was fired, and the President gave a green signal for usage of antimalaria drug, Teich submitted his resignation. Brazil has reported 13,000 deaths as of now. However, officials and experts feel that the number of cases and death toll might be higher, as the country has not been actively testing for coronavirus patients.

Brazil’s health minister resigns after less than a month on job

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro wants football competitions in the country resume services soon despite the high number of COVID-19 cases in the country. Bolsonaro argued that players have "small chance of dying" from coronavirus due to their top physical fitness.&nbsp;

Bolsonaro, while likening the COVID-19 pandemic to “a little flu” has downplayed the risk brought by the coronavirus. Brazilian football leagues were suspended on March 15, whereas the Brazilian championship was scheduled to kick-start in the month of May. However, the commencement of the Brazilian championship looks unlikely given that the country has become a COVID-19 hotspot with more than 5,900 deaths. Medical experts and doctors are of the view that the pandemic is expected to peak.

Bolsonaro said that lots of people want football to return due to unemployment within the clubs.&nbsp;

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“There is a lot of people in soccer that are favourable to a return because unemployment is knocking on clubs’ doors too,” Bolsonaro said in an interview with Radio Guaiba. “Footballers, if infected with the virus, have a small chance of dying. That’s because of their physical state because they are athletes.”

The Brazilian president further said that the new health minister will issue advisory for matches to return behind closed doors but admitted that players might be reluctant to take to the pitch. Bolsonaro said that the Brazilian government is ready to help in the resumption of live football in the country.&nbsp;

“The decision to restart soccer is not mine, but we can help,” Bolsonaro said, adding he has spoken with Gremio coach Renato Portaluppi about the issue and was told that players are still worried about the virus.

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Brazil’s arch-rivals and neighbours, Argentina has already cancelled the remainder of 2019-20 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, whereas France decided to conclude the season mid-way while declaring Paris Saint-Germain as winners of Ligue 1. The Dutch FA also cancelled the Eridiviese with no champions, promotion or relegation in place.&nbsp;

Furthermore, Brazil’s football confederation on Tuesday, in a statement, said that competitions should return “whenever it is possible, with safety and health care assurances for all those involved”.

On Thursday, the Brazil football confederation had said Bolsonaro’s health ministry suggestions of the measures need to be taken before resumption.

Whereas, a director at Sao Paulo FC, 1994 World Cup winner, Rai said that his club is against the resumption of play amid COVID-19 pandemic while calling for Bolsonaro’s resignation due to his “irresponsible” management during the crisis.&nbsp;

“We want to return in the proper time, in accord with recommendations, and gradually,” Raí told GloboEsporte. 
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Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro wants football competitions in the country resume services soon despite the high number of COVID-19 cases in the country. Bolsonaro argued that players have "small chance of dying" from coronavirus due to their top physical fitness.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro wants football competitions in the country resume services soon despite the high number of COVID-19 cases in the country. Bolsonaro argued that players have "small chance of dying" from coronavirus due to their top physical fitness. Bolsonaro, while likening the COVID-19 pandemic to “a little flu” has downplayed the risk brought by the coronavirus. Brazilian football leagues were suspended on March 15, whereas the Brazilian championship was scheduled to kick-start in the month of May. However, the commencement of the Brazilian championship looks unlikely given that the country has become a COVID-19 hotspot with more than 5,900 deaths. Medical experts and doctors are of the view that the pandemic is expected to peak. Bolsonaro said that lots of people want football to return due to unemployment within the clubs. ALSO READ: World Cup 2022 ambassador tests positive for coronavirus “There is a lot of people in soccer that are favourable to a return because unemployment is knocking on clubs’ doors too,” Bolsonaro said in an interview with Radio Guaiba. “Footballers, if infected with the virus, have a small chance of dying. That’s because of their physical state because they are athletes.” The Brazilian president further said that the new health minister will issue advisory for matches to return behind closed doors but admitted that players might be reluctant to take to the pitch. Bolsonaro said that the Brazilian government is ready to help in the resumption of live football in the country. “The decision to restart soccer is not mine, but we can help,” Bolsonaro said, adding he has spoken with Gremio coach Renato Portaluppi about the issue and was told that players are still worried about the virus. ALSO READ: Premier League proposes June 8 restart with clubs to resume full training from mid-May Brazil’s arch-rivals and neighbours, Argentina has already cancelled the remainder of 2019-20 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, whereas France decided to conclude the season mid-way while declaring Paris Saint-Germain as winners of Ligue 1. The Dutch FA also cancelled the Eridiviese with no champions, promotion or relegation in place. Furthermore, Brazil’s football confederation on Tuesday, in a statement, said that competitions should return “whenever it is possible, with safety and health care assurances for all those involved”. On Thursday, the Brazil football confederation had said Bolsonaro’s health ministry suggestions of the measures need to be taken before resumption. Whereas, a director at Sao Paulo FC, 1994 World Cup winner, Rai said that his club is against the resumption of play amid COVID-19 pandemic while calling for Bolsonaro’s resignation due to his “irresponsible” management during the crisis. “We want to return in the proper time, in accord with recommendations, and gradually,” Raí told GloboEsporte.

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro wants football to return, says players have ‘small chance of dying’ from COVID-19

Brazilian Envoy to India has said that Brazilian President Bolsonaro is interested in Hinduism and in the "richness of Indian religious traditions" even as the Latin American leader wrote a letter to Indian PM which had references to Ramayana.&nbsp; 
 
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Speaking to WION's Diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Envoy Andre Aranha Correa do Lago said," Modi and President Bolsonaro have very strong faith" and also talked about his country's request for hydroxychloroquine, called as game-changer in the fight against COVID.

WION: Brazilian President and PM Modi spoke, what were the key points of conversations?

Andre Aranha Correa do Lago: After the visit of President Bolsonaro to India, there was a clear understanding between our 2 leaders that they have to coordinate the major issues that were happening in the world because our 2 countries are acquiring completely different profile in the world and obviously with the incredible pandemic and this challenge our leaders had to speak about it and so they spoke about this issue from different points of views and naturally President mentioned the importance of pharmaceutic dimension of our relationship.

WION: You requested for hydroxychloroquine..why is it important for you?

Andre Aranha Correa do Lago: Because most of our factories in Brazil produce hydroxychloroquine from substances that come from India, so we need it for our main producers, they will need it coming from India. So this is a great hope that has been presented in the fight against COVID 19, issues were mentioned.

WION: President Bolsonaro wrote a letter to PM Modi, mentioned Ramayana, Hanuman and Sanjeevani Booti, what was the thought process behind it?

Andre Aranha Correa do Lago: Yes, you know, you have to remember that two things were very clear for President Bolsonaro when he came to India, first he was fascinated by the religious tradition of India and he started to be very interested in Hindusim and the richness of Indian religious traditions. Another side is President Bolsonaro is a very religious man, so I believe that he was very much inspired by that and remembering both Modi and him are true believers and have very strong faith that is I believe he decided to put that quotation that shows although we have a different religion, in our religion, we have the profile and Ideas that are linked to the support that everyone has to give to each other in such crisis. Today is Hanuman Jayanti, all these signs are very very interesting.

Brazilian Envoy to India has said that Brazilian President Bolsonaro is interested in Hinduism and in the "richness of Indian religious traditions" even as the Latin American leader wrote a letter to Indian PM which had references to Ramayana.

Brazilian Envoy to India has said that Brazilian President Bolsonaro is interested in Hinduism and in the "richness of Indian religious traditions" even as the Latin American leader wrote a letter to Indian PM which had references to Ramayana. Also read: On Hanuman Jayanti, Brazilian president writes to PM Modi; makes references to Ramayana, Sanjeevani booti Speaking to WION's Diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Envoy Andre Aranha Correa do Lago said," Modi and President Bolsonaro have very strong faith" and also talked about his country's request for hydroxychloroquine, called as game-changer in the fight against COVID. WION: Brazilian President and PM Modi spoke, what were the key points of conversations? Andre Aranha Correa do Lago: After the visit of President Bolsonaro to India, there was a clear understanding between our 2 leaders that they have to coordinate the major issues that were happening in the world because our 2 countries are acquiring completely different profile in the world and obviously with the incredible pandemic and this challenge our leaders had to speak about it and so they spoke about this issue from different points of views and naturally President mentioned the importance of pharmaceutic dimension of our relationship. WION: You requested for hydroxychloroquine..why is it important for you? Andre Aranha Correa do Lago: Because most of our factories in Brazil produce hydroxychloroquine from substances that come from India, so we need it for our main producers, they will need it coming from India. So this is a great hope that has been presented in the fight against COVID 19, issues were mentioned. WION: President Bolsonaro wrote a letter to PM Modi, mentioned Ramayana, Hanuman and Sanjeevani Booti, what was the thought process behind it? Andre Aranha Correa do Lago: Yes, you know, you have to remember that two things were very clear for President Bolsonaro when he came to India, first he was fascinated by the religious tradition of India and he started to be very interested in Hindusim and the richness of Indian religious traditions. Another side is President Bolsonaro is a very religious man, so I believe that he was very much inspired by that and remembering both Modi and him are true believers and have very strong faith that is I believe he decided to put that quotation that shows although we have a different religion, in our religion, we have the profile and Ideas that are linked to the support that everyone has to give to each other in such crisis. Today is Hanuman Jayanti, all these signs are very very interesting.

Brazil president interested in Hinduism, says envoy on references to Ramayana in letter by Bolsonaro

Criminal gangs in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro impose curfew to curb the spread of coronavirus. Whereas Brazil Prez Jair Bolsonaro gives a slow response on this pandemic situation

Criminal Gang Rio's fight against Covid-19, impose curfew to curb the spread

Republic Day is celebrated to honour the historic date when the country completed its transition towards becoming an independent republic after its constitution came into effect. This time India is celebrating it's 71st Republic Day. WION is covering exclusively all the aspects directly from Rajpath, showing you India's military might and cultural diversity

R-Day 2020: India's military might & cultural diversity on display

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the nation in paying tributes to soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty, by laying a wreath at National War Memorial.

PM Modi pays tribute to martyrs at National War Memorial

Republic Day is celebrated to honour the historic date when the country completed its transition towards becoming an independent republic after its constitution came into effect.

India Celebrates 71st Republic Day, Brazilian Prez Jair Bolsonaro To Be Chief Guest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding talks with Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro in New Delhi. Several agreements will be signed after the talks. Mr Bolsonaro arrived in New Delhi yesterday on a four-day visit to India.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrives on 4-day India visit, meets PM Modi

Jair Bolsonaro on Friday said that he never imagined that he will be the president of Brazil but&nbsp;God gave him the mandate and made him the leader of the country. He also said that he believes "God is Brazilian".

"I never imagined that I'd be president. No one gave us victory, but I think it was God's will. He saved my life first, then he gave me that mandate," Bolsonaro told reporters at his official residence in Brasilia.

"I believe that God is Brazilian," added the right-wing leader, who came to power on January 1.

Bolsonaro, who served in Brazil's legislature for nearly three decades, was stabbed and seriously injured while on the campaign trail in 2018, before being elected thanks in part to massive support from evangelical Christians.

His health has been a concern since the stabbing, and he has undergone several operations to treat the wounds -- most recently in September.&nbsp;

Earlier this week, the 64-year-old announced he had been examined for skin cancer, appearing before reporters with a bandage on his ear.

"I have fair skin, I fish a lot, I do a lot of activities. So the possibility of skin cancer exists," he said.

A presidential spokesman said earlier the tests were routine and that Bolsonaro was in a "good state of health."

This is not the first time Bolsonaro has made a strange statement. Earlier this month, Bolsonaro&nbsp;claimed that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio financed fires being set in the Amazon rainforest, without presenting any evidence.

"This Leonardo DiCaprio is a cool guy, right? Giving money to torch the Amazon," Bolsonaro had said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Jair Bolsonaro on Friday said that he never imagined that he will be the president of Brazil but God gave him the mandate and made him the leader of the country.

Jair Bolsonaro on Friday said that he never imagined that he will be the president of Brazil but God gave him the mandate and made him the leader of the country. He also said that he believes "God is Brazilian". "I never imagined that I'd be president. No one gave us victory, but I think it was God's will. He saved my life first, then he gave me that mandate," Bolsonaro told reporters at his official residence in Brasilia. "I believe that God is Brazilian," added the right-wing leader, who came to power on January 1. Bolsonaro, who served in Brazil's legislature for nearly three decades, was stabbed and seriously injured while on the campaign trail in 2018, before being elected thanks in part to massive support from evangelical Christians. His health has been a concern since the stabbing, and he has undergone several operations to treat the wounds -- most recently in September. Earlier this week, the 64-year-old announced he had been examined for skin cancer, appearing before reporters with a bandage on his ear. "I have fair skin, I fish a lot, I do a lot of activities. So the possibility of skin cancer exists," he said. A presidential spokesman said earlier the tests were routine and that Bolsonaro was in a "good state of health." This is not the first time Bolsonaro has made a strange statement. Earlier this month, Bolsonaro claimed that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio financed fires being set in the Amazon rainforest, without presenting any evidence. "This Leonardo DiCaprio is a cool guy, right? Giving money to torch the Amazon," Bolsonaro had said. (With inputs from agencies)

I believe 'God is Brazilian', made me president: Jair Bolsonaro

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claimed on Friday that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio financed fires being set in the Amazon rainforest, without presenting any evidence, the right-wing leader's latest broadside in casting blame over forest fires that have generated international concern. 
 
Bolsonaro appeared to be commenting on social media postings claiming that the environmental organization the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) had paid for images taken by volunteer firefighters that it then supposedly used to solicit donations, including a $500,000 contribution from DiCaprio. 
 
The WWF has denied receiving a donation from DiCaprio or obtaining photos from the firefighters. "This Leonardo DiCaprio is a cool guy, right? Giving money to torch the Amazon," Bolsonaro said on Friday during brief remarks in front of the presidential residence.&nbsp;

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DiCaprio denied having donated to the WWF. In a statement, the actor lauded "the people of Brazil working to save their natural and cultural heritage". But, he said, "While worthy of support, we did not fund the organizations targeted". 
 
DiCaprio has been an outspoken advocate on behalf of combating climate change, speaking frequently about environmental issues including the Amazon forest fires. His Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, which is focused on projects that "protect vulnerable wildlife from extinction," is part of the Earth Alliance. 
 
Four members of the nongovernmental organization Alter do Chão Fire Brigade were arrested on Tuesday with police accusing them of purposefully setting fires in order to document them and drum up more donations. They were released on Thursday on a judge's order. 
 
Politicians and other NGOs fiercely criticized the arrest, saying it was part of a concerted attempt by Bolsonaro's government to harass environmental groups. 
 
Scientists and activists blame land speculators, farmers, and ranchers for setting the fires to clear land for agricultural use, saying that deforesters are being emboldened by Bolsonaro's rhetoric of promoting the development and farming over preservation. 
 
The Amazon rainforest is considered a bulwark against global climate change. Bolsonaro has repeatedly lashed out at various factions in casting blame for the forest fires. 
 
In a Facebook live post on Aug. 21, he said, "Everything indicates" that NGOs were going to the Amazon to "set fire" to the forest. When asked then if he had evidence to back up his claims, Bolsonaro said he had "no written plan," adding, "that's not how it's done." 
 
One day later he admitted that farmers could be illegally setting the rainforest ablaze, but roughly a month later he attacked the "lying media" for saying that the rainforest was being devastated by the fires. 
 
Bolsonaro talked about DiCaprio on Thursday during a live webcast. The president said the WWF paid the firefighting NGO to take pictures of forest fires in the Amazon. 
 
"So what did the NGO do? What is the easiest thing? Set fire to the forest. Take pictures, make a video," the president said."(WWF) makes a campaign against Brazil, it contacts Leonardo DiCaprio. He donates $500,000." 
 
"A part of that went to the people that were setting fires. Leonardo DiCaprio, you are contributing to the fire in the Amazon, that won't do," Bolsonaro said.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claimed on Friday that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio financed fires being set in the Amazon rainforest, without presenting any evidence, the right-wing leader's latest broadside in casting blame over forest fires that have generated international concern.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claimed on Friday that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio financed fires being set in the Amazon rainforest, without presenting any evidence, the right-wing leader's latest broadside in casting blame over forest fires that have generated international concern. Bolsonaro appeared to be commenting on social media postings claiming that the environmental organization the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) had paid for images taken by volunteer firefighters that it then supposedly used to solicit donations, including a $500,000 contribution from DiCaprio. The WWF has denied receiving a donation from DiCaprio or obtaining photos from the firefighters. "This Leonardo DiCaprio is a cool guy, right? Giving money to torch the Amazon," Bolsonaro said on Friday during brief remarks in front of the presidential residence. "Leonardo DiCaprio is a cool guy, isn't he? Giving money to set the Amazon on fire." Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro accused the Hollywood actor of paying for the Amazon fires, without offering proof pic.twitter.com/3W2vdnGbcH @TicToc — Karim RAFFA (@karimraffa) 30 November 2019 × DiCaprio denied having donated to the WWF. In a statement, the actor lauded "the people of Brazil working to save their natural and cultural heritage". But, he said, "While worthy of support, we did not fund the organizations targeted". DiCaprio has been an outspoken advocate on behalf of combating climate change, speaking frequently about environmental issues including the Amazon forest fires. His Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, which is focused on projects that "protect vulnerable wildlife from extinction," is part of the Earth Alliance. Four members of the nongovernmental organization Alter do Chão Fire Brigade were arrested on Tuesday with police accusing them of purposefully setting fires in order to document them and drum up more donations. They were released on Thursday on a judge's order. Politicians and other NGOs fiercely criticized the arrest, saying it was part of a concerted attempt by Bolsonaro's government to harass environmental groups. Scientists and activists blame land speculators, farmers, and ranchers for setting the fires to clear land for agricultural use, saying that deforesters are being emboldened by Bolsonaro's rhetoric of promoting the development and farming over preservation. The Amazon rainforest is considered a bulwark against global climate change. Bolsonaro has repeatedly lashed out at various factions in casting blame for the forest fires. In a Facebook live post on Aug. 21, he said, "Everything indicates" that NGOs were going to the Amazon to "set fire" to the forest. When asked then if he had evidence to back up his claims, Bolsonaro said he had "no written plan," adding, "that's not how it's done." One day later he admitted that farmers could be illegally setting the rainforest ablaze, but roughly a month later he attacked the "lying media" for saying that the rainforest was being devastated by the fires. Bolsonaro talked about DiCaprio on Thursday during a live webcast. The president said the WWF paid the firefighting NGO to take pictures of forest fires in the Amazon. "So what did the NGO do? What is the easiest thing? Set fire to the forest. Take pictures, make a video," the president said."(WWF) makes a campaign against Brazil, it contacts Leonardo DiCaprio. He donates $500,000." "A part of that went to the people that were setting fires. Leonardo DiCaprio, you are contributing to the fire in the Amazon, that won't do," Bolsonaro said.

Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro accuses Leonardo DiCaprio of financing Amazon fires, offers no evidence

Brazil President blames American actor Leonardo DiCaprio for Amazon fires. Jair Bolsonaro said that Leonardo funded the fires. Watch this video to know more.

Brazil President blames American actor Leonardo DiCaprio for Amazon fires

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro will skip Amazon summit on fire due to his bad health issues. Jair Bolsonaro to undergo a surgery soon. He said that he is just skipping this regional summit but will attend the UNGA even on the wheelchair. Watch this video to know more.

Brazil Prez to skip Amazon summit on fire due to health issues, Bolsonaro to undergo surgery soon

Brazilian President Bolsonaro asks his son Eduardo to become the ambassador to the US. Watch this video to know more of the story.

Brazil President Bolsonaro asks his son Eduardo to be ambassador to the U.S.

More than half of Brazilians say they lack confidence in right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, whose support has steadily eroded since winning a commanding victory in October's election, according to an opinion poll released on Thursday.

The number of respondents lacking confidence in Bolsonaro rose to 51% from 46% in a previous poll, pollster Ibope said in a survey commissioned by industry group CNI. A range of other measures also pointed to rising negative sentiment toward Bolsonaro's administration.

After assuming office on Jan. 1, Bolsonaro's government has lurched from one scandal to the next, including internal conflicts leading to a string of ministers resigning or being fired.

The economy has also been slower than expected to recover from a deep recession as Bolsonaro's flagship pension reform bill, aimed at closing a huge shortfall in public finances, inches its way through Congress.

On Thursday, the central bank slashed gross domestic product growth predictions for 2019 to 0.8% from 2.0% previously, and the government announced that the economy added less than half as many jobs as forecast in May.

About 32% of those surveyed by Ibope said the government was doing a "bad" or "terrible" job, up from 27% in the previous poll.

The Bolsonaro government's "good/great" rating was 32%, down from 35% in April and 49% in January, shortly after assuming office.

Ibope surveyed 2,000 people across Brazil from June 20-23. The poll's margin of error is 2 percentage points.

More than half of Brazilians say they lack confidence in right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, whose support has steadily eroded since winning a commanding victory in October's election, according to an opinion poll released on Thursday.

More than half of Brazilians say they lack confidence in right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, whose support has steadily eroded since winning a commanding victory in October's election, according to an opinion poll released on Thursday. The number of respondents lacking confidence in Bolsonaro rose to 51% from 46% in a previous poll, pollster Ibope said in a survey commissioned by industry group CNI. A range of other measures also pointed to rising negative sentiment toward Bolsonaro's administration. After assuming office on Jan. 1, Bolsonaro's government has lurched from one scandal to the next, including internal conflicts leading to a string of ministers resigning or being fired. The economy has also been slower than expected to recover from a deep recession as Bolsonaro's flagship pension reform bill, aimed at closing a huge shortfall in public finances, inches its way through Congress. On Thursday, the central bank slashed gross domestic product growth predictions for 2019 to 0.8% from 2.0% previously, and the government announced that the economy added less than half as many jobs as forecast in May. About 32% of those surveyed by Ibope said the government was doing a "bad" or "terrible" job, up from 27% in the previous poll. The Bolsonaro government's "good/great" rating was 32%, down from 35% in April and 49% in January, shortly after assuming office. Ibope surveyed 2,000 people across Brazil from June 20-23. The poll's margin of error is 2 percentage points.

Public support for Brazil President Bolsonaro eroding: Poll

Leaked personal messages published on Saturday by a news website show the judge who led the corruption trial that jailed former Brazil president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva advised prosecutors to influence public opinion against the leftist leader.

The Intercept posted what it said were social media chats from then judge Sergio Moro to the prosecution team, suggesting prosecutors make a public statement playing up what Moro said were contradictions in Lula`s testimony to undermine his claim to be a victim of political persecution.

The exchange occurred after Lula`s May 10, 2017 deposition against charges that he took a beachside luxury apartment as a bribe. Lula left the court room to tell supporters that he was being "massacred" and was preparing to run for president again.

Moro, who is now Brazil`s justice minister, questioned the authenticity of the messages and said he would not comment on texts obtained by hackers.&nbsp;

"The supposed material, obtained in a criminal way, must be presented to an independent authority so that its integrity can be certified," he said in a statement.

The texts copied off the Telegram messaging app appear to show Moro suggesting to prosecutors that they mount a public campaign against the man he was judging, and The Intercept said they raised doubts about Moro`s impartiality in the trial that led to a 12-year prison sentence for Lula.

"Maybe tomorrow you should write a statement clarifying the contradictions between (Lula`s) deposition and the rest of the proof and his previous statement," the judge wrote to prosecutor Carlos dos Santos Lima on the corruption investigation.

Lula`s lawyers said the messages confirmed their accusation that the former president was "a victim of lawfare" and a "state-sponsored persecution."

Lula`s lawyers have long argued that Moro was a politically motivated judge who wanted to jail their client to block him from running for the presidency last year, when opinion polls showed him easily leading the race, even after he had been jailed.&nbsp;

In an interview published on Friday, Moro told the Estado de S.Paulo newspaper that he was not worried that the corruption conviction against Lula would be overturned, which legal experts including the Brazilian Bar Association and some Supreme Court Justices have said could happen.

The Intercept has published stories based on what it said was an "enormous trove" of messages received from an anonymous source containing exchanges between prosecutors, Moro and others involved in the investigation and prosecution of the "Car Wash" corruption probe.&nbsp;

Considered the world`s largest graft investigation, it has uncovered billions of dollars of bribes paid in schemes mostly involving sweetheart contracts at state-run firms. It has brought down hundreds of members of the business and political elite in Brazil and across Latin America.

Moro told the newspaper he did not think there was anything illegal in his chats with prosecutors and insisted that Lula`s case "was decided with absolute impartiality based on proof without any type of influence."

Moro was picked for justice minister by right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, who won the presidency after Lula was barred from running because of his conviction.&nbsp;

Leaked personal messages published on Saturday by a news website show the judge who led the corruption trial that jailed former Brazil president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva advised prosecutors to influence public opinion against the leftist leader.

Leaked personal messages published on Saturday by a news website show the judge who led the corruption trial that jailed former Brazil president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva advised prosecutors to influence public opinion against the leftist leader. The Intercept posted what it said were social media chats from then judge Sergio Moro to the prosecution team, suggesting prosecutors make a public statement playing up what Moro said were contradictions in Lula`s testimony to undermine his claim to be a victim of political persecution. The exchange occurred after Lula`s May 10, 2017 deposition against charges that he took a beachside luxury apartment as a bribe. Lula left the court room to tell supporters that he was being "massacred" and was preparing to run for president again. Moro, who is now Brazil`s justice minister, questioned the authenticity of the messages and said he would not comment on texts obtained by hackers. "The supposed material, obtained in a criminal way, must be presented to an independent authority so that its integrity can be certified," he said in a statement. The texts copied off the Telegram messaging app appear to show Moro suggesting to prosecutors that they mount a public campaign against the man he was judging, and The Intercept said they raised doubts about Moro`s impartiality in the trial that led to a 12-year prison sentence for Lula. "Maybe tomorrow you should write a statement clarifying the contradictions between (Lula`s) deposition and the rest of the proof and his previous statement," the judge wrote to prosecutor Carlos dos Santos Lima on the corruption investigation. Lula`s lawyers said the messages confirmed their accusation that the former president was "a victim of lawfare" and a "state-sponsored persecution." Lula`s lawyers have long argued that Moro was a politically motivated judge who wanted to jail their client to block him from running for the presidency last year, when opinion polls showed him easily leading the race, even after he had been jailed. In an interview published on Friday, Moro told the Estado de S.Paulo newspaper that he was not worried that the corruption conviction against Lula would be overturned, which legal experts including the Brazilian Bar Association and some Supreme Court Justices have said could happen. The Intercept has published stories based on what it said was an "enormous trove" of messages received from an anonymous source containing exchanges between prosecutors, Moro and others involved in the investigation and prosecution of the "Car Wash" corruption probe. Considered the world`s largest graft investigation, it has uncovered billions of dollars of bribes paid in schemes mostly involving sweetheart contracts at state-run firms. It has brought down hundreds of members of the business and political elite in Brazil and across Latin America. Moro told the newspaper he did not think there was anything illegal in his chats with prosecutors and insisted that Lula`s case "was decided with absolute impartiality based on proof without any type of influence." Moro was picked for justice minister by right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, who won the presidency after Lula was barred from running because of his conviction.

Brazil: Leaked chats appear to show judge advised prosecutors in President Lula's case

Brazil's ex-president Michel Temer was arrested Thursday, becoming the latest former leader of the Latin American country caught up in a sprawling anti-corruption probe that has already claimed dozens of political and corporate scalps.

Police arrested Temer, the 78-year-old predecessor of current far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, in Sao Paulo, a spokesman for the federal prosecutor's office in Rio de Janeiro told AFP.

Former mines and energy minister Moreira Franco was also detained along with six others, including business people, Brazilian news site G1 reported.&nbsp;

Temer, Brazil's most unpopular leader ever, faced several corruption accusations on leaving office last year.

He escaped action over two of the allegations in 2017 when Brazil's Congress voted to dismiss them, cementing his reputation as the ultimate survivor in one of the world's messiest and scandal-ridden democracies.

But the third accusation was filed days before Bolsonaro's mandate started on January 1, leaving Congress with no time to evaluate the charge.

Launched in 2014, the Car Wash investigation uncovered a vast graft operation involving state oil firm Petrobras and major construction companies and bribes to politicians of several parties.

The scale of the corruption uncovered stunned Brazilians, who have grown weary of graft among their leaders.&nbsp;

Live coverage of arrests

Temer is just the latest former president caught up in the probe that has rocked Brazil's business and political elites.

The center-right politician took over as a caretaker figure after the last Workers Party president, Dilma Rousseff, was impeached and removed from office in 2016, accused of cooking the government's books.

While Rousseff was not directly implicated in the Car Wash scandal, she was damaged by an association having chaired the board at Petrobras between 2003-2010, when much of the alleged corruption was flourishing.

Former leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is serving a lengthy jail term after being found guilty in two corruption cases.&nbsp;

Far-right leader Bolsonaro campaigned on a hard line against corruption and crime and his victory in October's election was in part attributed to the Car Wash investigation.

Temer did not contest the ballot.

The probe was originally overseen by Brazil's current justice minister, former judge Sergio Moro, who jailed Lula. He has been replaced by Gabriela Hardt.

Local TV channels broadcast live coverage of the latest arrests -- much to the delight of many viewers.&nbsp;

As president, Temer was deeply unpopular among ordinary Brazilians. Whenever he spoke on television, horn honking and pot banging could be heard in major cities like Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.&nbsp;

He was booed loudly at Maracana stadium when he opened the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Brazil's ex-president Michel Temer was arrested Thursday, becoming the latest former leader of the Latin American country caught up in a sprawling anti-corruption probe that has already claimed dozens of political and corporate scalps.

Brazil's ex-president Michel Temer was arrested Thursday, becoming the latest former leader of the Latin American country caught up in a sprawling anti-corruption probe that has already claimed dozens of political and corporate scalps. Police arrested Temer, the 78-year-old predecessor of current far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, in Sao Paulo, a spokesman for the federal prosecutor's office in Rio de Janeiro told AFP. Former mines and energy minister Moreira Franco was also detained along with six others, including business people, Brazilian news site G1 reported. Temer, Brazil's most unpopular leader ever, faced several corruption accusations on leaving office last year. He escaped action over two of the allegations in 2017 when Brazil's Congress voted to dismiss them, cementing his reputation as the ultimate survivor in one of the world's messiest and scandal-ridden democracies. But the third accusation was filed days before Bolsonaro's mandate started on January 1, leaving Congress with no time to evaluate the charge. Launched in 2014, the Car Wash investigation uncovered a vast graft operation involving state oil firm Petrobras and major construction companies and bribes to politicians of several parties. The scale of the corruption uncovered stunned Brazilians, who have grown weary of graft among their leaders. Live coverage of arrests Temer is just the latest former president caught up in the probe that has rocked Brazil's business and political elites. The center-right politician took over as a caretaker figure after the last Workers Party president, Dilma Rousseff, was impeached and removed from office in 2016, accused of cooking the government's books. While Rousseff was not directly implicated in the Car Wash scandal, she was damaged by an association having chaired the board at Petrobras between 2003-2010, when much of the alleged corruption was flourishing. Former leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is serving a lengthy jail term after being found guilty in two corruption cases. Far-right leader Bolsonaro campaigned on a hard line against corruption and crime and his victory in October's election was in part attributed to the Car Wash investigation. Temer did not contest the ballot. The probe was originally overseen by Brazil's current justice minister, former judge Sergio Moro, who jailed Lula. He has been replaced by Gabriela Hardt. Local TV channels broadcast live coverage of the latest arrests -- much to the delight of many viewers. As president, Temer was deeply unpopular among ordinary Brazilians. Whenever he spoke on television, horn honking and pot banging could be heard in major cities like Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. He was booed loudly at Maracana stadium when he opened the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Brazil's ex-president Temer arrested in 'Car Wash' probe that claimed dozens of political, corporate scalps

By Anthony Pereira

The inauguration of Brazil’s new president, Jair Bolsonaro, has triggered fears that rates of deforestation in the Amazon will increase. There are indeed good reasons for concern about Bolsonaro’s administration. But several factors, both domestic and transnational, could constrain its ability to wreak environmental damage.

First, some bad news: Bolsonaro and his cabinet do seem to view environmental concerns as an obstacle to development. For instance, the new environment minister, Ricardo Salles, said that the debate over climate change was a “secondary issue” and was recently convicted in court of fraudulently favouring mining companies when he was state secretary for the environment in São Paulo. Under Salles’ leadership, the ministry will probably suffer budget cuts, and it has already lost key departments.

Furthermore, Bolsonaro has said he wants to restrict the ability of IBAMA, the forest protection agency, to fine individuals and companies that illegally deforest and pollute. And, while the rate of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell overall by roughly 75 per cent between 2004 and 2017, it has gone back up again even before Bolsonaro took office. Between August 2017 and July 2018, deforestation increased by an estimated 13.7 per cent.

Bolsonaro also recently tweeted that he wants to free Brazilian agribusiness from dependence on imported fertiliser (75% comes from abroad). However, mining the ingredients in Brazil could do further environmental damage. For example, the largest recently discovered deposit of potassium, used to make fertiliser, is on the banks of the River Madeira in the Amazon.

The new president also appears to favour more dam-building (there are proposals to build 334 dams in the Amazon). He also backed away from the previous commitment of the Brazilian government to host the next UN climate conference later this year. And, on his first day in office, Bolsonaro signed a provisional measure transferring authority to demarcate indigenous lands from the justice ministry to the agriculture ministry, thereby making it highly likely that – as he promised – no new indigenous reserves will be created on his watch.

Brazil’s environmental movement 
 
Bolsonaro does face some constraints. The new president speaks as if agribusiness and the protection of the environment are incompatible – and appears to want to sacrifice the environment for farming, mining and logging. But other voices will have a say, and at least some heed will be given to the view that sustainable agriculture which preserves biodiversity is better both for Brazil’s development prospects and for the world’s climate.

Before his inauguration, Bolsonaro said that he wanted to subordinate the environment ministry to the agriculture ministry. He was persuaded to drop this idea, due in part to criticisms from environmental NGOs and federal civil servants in environmental agencies. Some agricultural interests even spoke out, because they fear that their international image and access to markets, especially the European Union, could be damaged by being associated with deforestation.

Brazil also has an environmental movement that is as old as its counterparts in Europe and North America. It was the strength of this movement that ensured the country’s 1988 constitution has several ecological safeguards in place, including conservation areas, indigenous reserves and the environmental licensing system. José Lutzenberger, an environmental pioneer and former environment minister, helped to organise the Eco 92 conference in Rio and demarcate the huge Yanomami indigenous reserve.

The Rio conference was part of a process that eventually led to the 2015 Paris Agreement, where Brazilian participation was important. And, in his last days in office, outgoing president Michel Temer delivered a report to his successor that recommended that Brazil stay in the Paris Agreement and pursue the goal of achieving a zero-carbon economy by 2060.

Pressure from overseas 
 
External actors can also pressure the Bolsonaro administration. For example, the government of Norway has contributed 93 per cnt of the money disbursed by the Amazon Fund to 102 different projects, amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. These funds provide incentives to enforce environmental laws and create sustainable livelihoods in the rainforest.

Norway’s contributions are tied to maintaining rates of deforestation to specified limits, a fact Temer was reminded of by his hosts on a visit to Oslo in June 2017.

Pay attention to facts on the ground 
 
The Bolsonaro administration is likely to move quietly to achieve some of its objectives. In addition to weakening the environment ministry, it could informally signal to state governors and congressional delegations that the laws regarding deforestation will no longer be rigorously enforced. Observers, therefore, have to be attentive to facts on the ground. Civil society organisations and journalists in the Amazon working for publications such as InfoAmazonia and O Eco are particularly good sources of information. There is some transnational support for these journalists. For example, the Pulitzer Centre is administering a Rainforest Journalism Fund, financed by the Norwegian government, which gives grants to journalists reporting on deforestation.

Brazil’s foreign minister Ernesto Araújo claims that initiatives such as the 2015 Paris Agreement are liberal, “globalist” and part of a gigantic “cultural Marxist” propaganda machine. From this perspective, international NGOs and foreign states are violating Brazilian sovereignty by interfering in the Amazon.

But this is a smokescreen. In the Paris Agreement, the Brazilian government voluntarily committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 37 per cent by 2025 and 43 per cent by 2030, with 2005 as the baseline year. The Brazilian Climate Change Forum that produced this commitment had input from 340 different government entities, businesses, NGOs, and academics. And the country already has various advantages when it comes to making the transition to a low-carbon economy, including relatively clean energy and 60m hectares of degraded pasture land that could be reforested.

Preserving the Amazon rainforest is of fundamental importance to the planet, and there are many people in Brazil who want to do that. They reject the notion that development and environmental protection are mutually exclusive, and support reorienting the Amazonian economy towards sustainable livelihoods. It remains to be seen whether their vision will prevail in the years to come. 
 
(Anthony Pereira is Director, King's Brazil Institute, King's College London)

(This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/jair-bolsonaro-can-be-stopped-from-trashing-the-amazon-heres-how-109346">original article</a>)

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

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By Anthony Pereira The inauguration of Brazil’s new president, Jair Bolsonaro, has triggered fears that rates of deforestation in the Amazon will increase. There are indeed good reasons for concern about Bolsonaro’s administration.

By Anthony Pereira The inauguration of Brazil’s new president, Jair Bolsonaro, has triggered fears that rates of deforestation in the Amazon will increase. There are indeed good reasons for concern about Bolsonaro’s administration. But several factors, both domestic and transnational, could constrain its ability to wreak environmental damage. First, some bad news: Bolsonaro and his cabinet do seem to view environmental concerns as an obstacle to development. For instance, the new environment minister, Ricardo Salles, said that the debate over climate change was a “secondary issue” and was recently convicted in court of fraudulently favouring mining companies when he was state secretary for the environment in São Paulo. Under Salles’ leadership, the ministry will probably suffer budget cuts, and it has already lost key departments. Furthermore, Bolsonaro has said he wants to restrict the ability of IBAMA, the forest protection agency, to fine individuals and companies that illegally deforest and pollute. And, while the rate of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell overall by roughly 75 per cent between 2004 and 2017, it has gone back up again even before Bolsonaro took office. Between August 2017 and July 2018, deforestation increased by an estimated 13.7 per cent. Bolsonaro also recently tweeted that he wants to free Brazilian agribusiness from dependence on imported fertiliser (75% comes from abroad). However, mining the ingredients in Brazil could do further environmental damage. For example, the largest recently discovered deposit of potassium, used to make fertiliser, is on the banks of the River Madeira in the Amazon. The new president also appears to favour more dam-building (there are proposals to build 334 dams in the Amazon). He also backed away from the previous commitment of the Brazilian government to host the next UN climate conference later this year. And, on his first day in office, Bolsonaro signed a provisional measure transferring authority to demarcate indigenous lands from the justice ministry to the agriculture ministry, thereby making it highly likely that – as he promised – no new indigenous reserves will be created on his watch. Brazil’s environmental movement Bolsonaro does face some constraints. The new president speaks as if agribusiness and the protection of the environment are incompatible – and appears to want to sacrifice the environment for farming, mining and logging. But other voices will have a say, and at least some heed will be given to the view that sustainable agriculture which preserves biodiversity is better both for Brazil’s development prospects and for the world’s climate. Before his inauguration, Bolsonaro said that he wanted to subordinate the environment ministry to the agriculture ministry. He was persuaded to drop this idea, due in part to criticisms from environmental NGOs and federal civil servants in environmental agencies. Some agricultural interests even spoke out, because they fear that their international image and access to markets, especially the European Union, could be damaged by being associated with deforestation. Brazil also has an environmental movement that is as old as its counterparts in Europe and North America. It was the strength of this movement that ensured the country’s 1988 constitution has several ecological safeguards in place, including conservation areas, indigenous reserves and the environmental licensing system. José Lutzenberger, an environmental pioneer and former environment minister, helped to organise the Eco 92 conference in Rio and demarcate the huge Yanomami indigenous reserve. The Rio conference was part of a process that eventually led to the 2015 Paris Agreement, where Brazilian participation was important. And, in his last days in office, outgoing president Michel Temer delivered a report to his successor that recommended that Brazil stay in the Paris Agreement and pursue the goal of achieving a zero-carbon economy by 2060. Pressure from overseas External actors can also pressure the Bolsonaro administration. For example, the government of Norway has contributed 93 per cnt of the money disbursed by the Amazon Fund to 102 different projects, amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. These funds provide incentives to enforce environmental laws and create sustainable livelihoods in the rainforest. Norway’s contributions are tied to maintaining rates of deforestation to specified limits, a fact Temer was reminded of by his hosts on a visit to Oslo in June 2017. Pay attention to facts on the ground The Bolsonaro administration is likely to move quietly to achieve some of its objectives. In addition to weakening the environment ministry, it could informally signal to state governors and congressional delegations that the laws regarding deforestation will no longer be rigorously enforced. Observers, therefore, have to be attentive to facts on the ground. Civil society organisations and journalists in the Amazon working for publications such as InfoAmazonia and O Eco are particularly good sources of information. There is some transnational support for these journalists. For example, the Pulitzer Centre is administering a Rainforest Journalism Fund, financed by the Norwegian government, which gives grants to journalists reporting on deforestation. Brazil’s foreign minister Ernesto Araújo claims that initiatives such as the 2015 Paris Agreement are liberal, “globalist” and part of a gigantic “cultural Marxist” propaganda machine. From this perspective, international NGOs and foreign states are violating Brazilian sovereignty by interfering in the Amazon. But this is a smokescreen. In the Paris Agreement, the Brazilian government voluntarily committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 37 per cent by 2025 and 43 per cent by 2030, with 2005 as the baseline year. The Brazilian Climate Change Forum that produced this commitment had input from 340 different government entities, businesses, NGOs, and academics. And the country already has various advantages when it comes to making the transition to a low-carbon economy, including relatively clean energy and 60m hectares of degraded pasture land that could be reforested. Preserving the Amazon rainforest is of fundamental importance to the planet, and there are many people in Brazil who want to do that. They reject the notion that development and environmental protection are mutually exclusive, and support reorienting the Amazonian economy towards sustainable livelihoods. It remains to be seen whether their vision will prevail in the years to come. (Anthony Pereira is Director, King's Brazil Institute, King's College London) (This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has got the environmentalists worried

Day two of suspended Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff&#39;s impeachment trial witnessed angry quarrels as Rousseff&#39;s key ally Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faced corruption charges. 
 
The trial in capital Brasilia began with much shouting leading to Supreme Court Chief Justice Ricardo Lewandowski putting the session on hold temporarily. 
 
Senate president Renan Calheiros called the senate a &quot;madhouse&quot; following the incident. 
 
About two-thirds of the senators have current or past brushes with the law, reported the country&#39;s corruption watchdog, Transparencia Brasil. 
 
Rousseff, 68, is charged with taking unauthorised state bank loans to cover up budgetary shortfalls during her 2014 re-election. 
 
She however claims to be a victim of the right-wing trying to attain power after 13 years of her leftist Workers&#39; Party ruling the nation. 
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A witness for the defense, economist Luiz Gonzaga Belluzo, insisted that Rousseff&#39;s ousting would be &quot;an attack on democracy.&quot; 
 
Rousseff will testify on Monday in her final defense attempt before the senators vote. 
 
Workers&#39; Party founder Lula faced problems after the police filed a request for corruption and money laundering charges against him on Friday in connection with the scheme at state oil company Petrobras. 
 
His lawyer Cristiano Zanin Martins said that Lula was targeted by a politically motivated case. 
 
&quot;Once again there is an act that by a strange coincidence occurs at a politically important moment for the country,&quot; he told a news conference in Sao Paulo. 
 
Prosecutors and a judge are yet to approve the recommendation for Lula to go to trial. 
 
As for Rousseff, a vote would take place within 48 hours after the senators&#39; final speeches and a pro-impeachment vote (two-thirds of the senate voting for it) would see her removed from office with immediate effect. 
 
In case of Rousseff&#39;s impeachment, vice president Michel Temer will be sworn in. 
 
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Workers' Party founder Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was targeted by a politically motivated case, said his lawyer

Day two of suspended Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff's impeachment trial witnessed angry quarrels as Rousseff's key ally Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faced corruption charges. The trial in capital Brasilia began with much shouting leading to Supreme Court Chief Justice Ricardo Lewandowski putting the session on hold temporarily. Senate president Renan Calheiros called the senate a "madhouse" following the incident. About two-thirds of the senators have current or past brushes with the law, reported the country's corruption watchdog, Transparencia Brasil. Rousseff, 68, is charged with taking unauthorised state bank loans to cover up budgetary shortfalls during her 2014 re-election. She however claims to be a victim of the right-wing trying to attain power after 13 years of her leftist Workers' Party ruling the nation. Rousseff, 68, is charged with taking unauthorised state bank loans to cover up budgetary shortfalls during her 2014 re-election. A witness for the defense, economist Luiz Gonzaga Belluzo, insisted that Rousseff's ousting would be "an attack on democracy." Rousseff will testify on Monday in her final defense attempt before the senators vote. Workers' Party founder Lula faced problems after the police filed a request for corruption and money laundering charges against him on Friday in connection with the scheme at state oil company Petrobras. His lawyer Cristiano Zanin Martins said that Lula was targeted by a politically motivated case. "Once again there is an act that by a strange coincidence occurs at a politically important moment for the country," he told a news conference in Sao Paulo. Prosecutors and a judge are yet to approve the recommendation for Lula to go to trial. As for Rousseff, a vote would take place within 48 hours after the senators' final speeches and a pro-impeachment vote (two-thirds of the senate voting for it) would see her removed from office with immediate effect. In case of Rousseff's impeachment, vice president Michel Temer will be sworn in. (WION with inputs from agencies)

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