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Fire burns in the city of Novo Progresso, Brazil, in August 2020. (Photo: Lucas Landau/Greenpeace)

No Blank Check for Enemies of the Environment in Brazil

Civil society organizations in Brazil sent an open letter to the United States government asking it not to support the destructive environmental policies of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

Fabiana Alves ·

Relatives of a Brazilian Covid-19 victim embrace in a cemetery built for the mass burial of people killed by the pandemic in Manaus, Amazonas. (Photo: Andre Coelho/Getty Images)

'Humanitarian Catastrophe': Doctors Without Borders Slams Brazil's Covid-19 Response

"The lack of political will to adequately respond to the pandemic is killing Brazilians in their thousands," the international medical charity said.

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Bolsonaro a 'Threat to the Planet,' Says Lula as Brazil's Daily Covid Death Toll Hits All-Time High

"Unfortunately, our country is today considered a global threat, due to the uncontrolled circulation of the virus and the emergence of new mutations."

Jake Johnson, staff writer ·

Protesters gather in São Paulo, Brazil for a demonstration on March 31, 2021 marking the anniversary of the 1964 military coup that overthrew democratic rule and replaced it with 21 years of military dictatorship. The sign on the left reads, "Bolsonaro Out." The one on the right says "Lula: Anti-Coup Candidate." (Photo: Cristina Szucinski/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

'Threat to Democracy': Brazil's Bolsonaro Faces Growing Calls to Resign

"We have a president who is trying to pressure the armed forces into serving his coup-mongering, authoritarian delusions," said one elder statesman as lawmakers pursue impeachment. 

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

A billboard with the image of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is seen vandalized with red paint and feces as a protest of his governmental management of the coronavirus pandemic, in Carpina, Pernambuco state, Brazil, on March 27, 2021. (Photo: Leo Malafaia/AFP via Getty Images)

'Major Political Crisis' in Brazil as Military Chiefs Quit Amid Bolsonaro Purge of Top Ministers

A leading opposition figure said the country "can't overcome" Covid-19 with Bolsonaro, because "he is the crisis incarnate."

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil's former president, speaks during a press conference on March 10, 2021 in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. (Photo: Cris Faga/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Brazil's Lula Urges Biden to Call Emergency G20 Summit to Promote Global Vaccine Equity

The former Brazilian president suggested that the U.S. vaccine surplus "could be donated to Brazil, or other countries even poorer than Brazil that cannot afford to buy the vaccine."

Kenny Stancil, staff writer ·

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had his political rights restored in a ruling by a justice of the country's Supreme Court on March 8, 2021. (Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images)

Dismay Over the Freeing of Lula Da Silva Illustrates the Opposition of the Business Press to Human Rights and the Rule of Law

Financial media were all too happy to see a far-right authoritarian gain power, as long as he implemented pro-rich policies. 

Alan MacLeod ·

Lula is eligible to run for president of Brazil again in 2022.

Lula Is Back

With his corruption convictions quashed, the former premier is no longer yesterday's man. He could even be set for another run as president.

Manuella Libardi ·

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil's former president, speaks during a press conference on March 10, 2021 in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. (Photo: Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

Resurrected Politically, Lula Goes After Bolsonaro's 'Moronic' Handling of Covid-19 Pandemic

"This country is disorganized and falling apart because it has no government," said the former Brazilian president.

Kenny Stancil, staff writer ·

Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures during an event titled: "Dialogue about inequality with global unions and general public" at the Geneva Press Club on March 6, 2020 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images)

Ruling Restores Right of Former Brazilian President Lula da Silva to Challenge Bolsonaro in 2022

"The election starts today," said one prominent political reporter. "It's virtually impossible Lula won't be a candidate.

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·