Arkady Petrov

Arkady Petrov is a Russian native living between Brazil and China. He holds a Master degree in Journalism and International Relations.

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The Fight Against Coronavirus Has the Face of Women

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "I am afraid every day," says Luciana Martinez, 42. However, from Monday to Saturday, this nurse overcomes the fear...

Acute Respiratory Distress Hospitalizations in Brazil Grew by Over 500 Percent

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The number of hospitalizations caused by acute respiratory distress recorded in the four months of this year grew 506...

“Words Matter”: Study Shows How Bolsonaro Hindered Isolation

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro's statements regarding the novel coronavirus pandemic directly influenced the isolation rate in municipalities where he earned...

Senate President and Economy Minister Agree R$120 Billion Relief Package

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After negotiations with the Senate, Minister of Economy Paulo Guedes raised the relief package for states and municipalities in...

ICL Projection: Brazil Has World’s Highest Rate of Coronavirus Contagion

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has the highest number of Covid-19 infections among 48 countries analyzed by the Imperial College of London (ICL). The...

In Brazil, 97 Percent of Covid-19 Pandemic Could End in June, Study Says

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A study released on Tuesday, April 28th, by the University of Technology and Design of Singapore estimates that the...

Bolsonaro Names André Mendonça as Brazil’s Minister of Justice

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This Tuesday's Federal Gazette features the appointment of André Mendonça, who was serving as the head of the Solicitor...

Federal Police Identify Carlos Bolsonaro as Organizer in Criminal Fake News Scheme

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Within the Federal Police (PF), there is no doubt that Bolsonaro intended to dismiss its former director Maurício Valeixo,...

Brazil Records 4,205 Deaths and 61,888 Infections from Covid-19 (April 26th)

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The coronavirus disease has already infected 61,888 people in Brazil, killing 4,205. The numbers are from this Sunday's report...

The Intercept: Flávio Bolsonaro’s “Splitting” Scheme Allegedly Funded Militia Buildings in Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of President Jair Bolsonaro, financed the construction of militia-controlled buildings in Rio de...

Bolsonarists Call for New Demonstration in Brasília

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The protest was named 'March to Brasília', and among its organizers are Bolsonarist Youtuber Sara Winter, a former feminist,...