Brazil’s far-right president, who has defied the U.N. General Assembly’s vaccination requirement, has downplayed the threat of Covid-19.
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Bolsonaro’s Rejection of Covid Vaccine Creates Awkwardness in N.Y.
Brazil’s far-right president, who bypassed the U.N. General Assembly’s vaccination requirement, was the first leader so speak, portraying his country as a success story portrayed unfairly by the media.
Who’s Speaking at U.N. General Assembly, and Who Isn’t
Many leaders are taking advantage of the in-person platform, but others sent recorded video or had lower-ranking officials step in. Either way, in several cases that choice signals a message, too.
Who’s Speaking at U.N. General Assembly, and Who Isn’t
Many leaders are taking advantage of the in-person platform, but others sent recorded video or had lower-ranking officials step in. Either way, in several cases that choice signals a message, too.
Covid Trash Isn’t Always Dangerous. Not Everyone Got the Memo.
Overblown fears that the coronavirus could be transmitted through surfaces have created a stigma around handling nonhazardous trash, experts say. Some recyclable waste has been junked or burned.
Bolsonaro’s Ban on Removing Social Media Posts Is Overturned in Brazil
President Jair Bolsonaro had issued rules forbidding social networks from removing many posts that the sites considered misinformation. On Tuesday, Brazil’s Senate and top court killed the policy.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Bans Social Networks From Removing Some Posts
The new rules in Brazil appear to be the first national policy that restricts how tech companies can control their sites, analysts say.
Large Pro-Bolsonaro Protests in Brazil Rattle Weary Nation
Critics see in the rhetoric of the leader, who is seeing declining poll numbers and mounting legal challenges, a parallel to former President Donald J. Trump’s.
Covid Ravaged South America. Then Came a Sharp Drop in Infections.
South America was the epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic early this year. Experts are trying to find out why new infections and deaths are falling so fast.
An Economic Lifeline in South America, the Paraná River, Is Shriveling
The continent’s second-largest river is drying up amid the biggest drought in 70 years, upending ecosystems, trade and livelihoods.