It is still unclear how much of a threat the fast-spreading Omicron variant poses, but fear and a sudden revival of restrictions have added to an epidemic of loneliness.
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A Slow-Motion Climate Disaster: The Spread of Barren Land
Brazil’s northeast, long a victim of droughts, is now effectively turning into a desert. The cause? Climate change and the landowners who are most affected.
Brazil’s President Lula Is Staging a Comeback. Can He Bring the Country Along?
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the former president, has beat back a flurry of corruption cases and climbed to the front of next year’s presidential race.
Brazil’s President Lula Is Staging a Comeback. Can He Bring the Country Along?
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the former president, has beat back a flurry of corruption cases and climbed to the front of next year’s presidential race.
Amazon Deforestation Soars to 15-Year High
Brazil committed this month to end illegal deforestation in eight years, but a government report raises questions about its intent and ability to meet that target.
Trump Allies Help Bolsonaro Sow Doubt in Brazil’s Elections
With his poll numbers falling, President Jair Bolsonaro is already questioning the legitimacy of next year’s election. He has help from the United States.
Bolsonaro Joins a Centrist Party in Brazil Ahead of 2022 Re-election Bid
President Jair Bolsonaro, who has not belonged to any political party for two years, is joining the centrist Liberals, they said on Wednesday.
Brazil’s Far-Right Disinformation Pushers Find a Safe Space on Telegram
In a social media ecosystem facing mounting pressure to combat fake news and polarization, Telegram is the most permissive disseminator of content — and disinformation.
Brazil Lawmakers Seek Indictment of Bolsonaro in Covid Pandemic
A report accused President Jair Bolsonaro of causing hundreds of thousands of deaths by discouraging masks, ignoring offers of vaccine and promoting ineffective drugs.
Brazilian senators vote to seek 9 criminal charges against Bolsonaro.
A report accused President Jair Bolsonaro of causing thousands of unnecessary deaths by discouraging masks, ignoring offers of vaccines and promoting ineffective drugs.