‘All and Any Vaccine Is Discarded,’ Says Bolsonaro After Controversy with São Paulo Governor
On Wednesday morning, October 21st, President Jair Bolsonaro ruled out the purchase of any vaccines by the government until their...
October 22, 2020Section
Society
Daily Interest News from Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Oxford Vaccine Volunteer Dies in Brazil; Reportedly Took Placebo (Update 2)
Brazilian health authority Anvisa said on Wednesday that a volunteer in a clinical trial of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by...
October 21, 2020
Crowded Prisons: Brazilian Magistrates Review Recidivism Rules for Petty Crimes
In São Paulo, a young man was sentenced to four months in prison for stealing chocolates from a convenience store.
October 21, 2020
OAS Head: America Facing “Severe Immigration Crisis” Caused by “Venezuelan Dictatorship”
The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, spoke about the migratory crisis caused by the...
October 21, 2020
Brazil Health Minister Announces Purchase of CoronaVac; Bolsonaro Quashes Deal
Following an online meeting with governors yesterday afternoon, October 20th, Minister of Health Eduardo Pazuello signed a letter of intent...
October 21, 2020
Justice de Moraes Is New Rapporteur in Supreme Court Inquiry Against Bolsonaro
The election of a new rapporteur was decided by Federal Supreme Court (STF) Chief Justice Luiz Fux, after Justice Celso...
October 21, 2020
Court Freezes São Paulo Governor’s Assets in Lawsuit Alleging City Hall Impropriety
On Monday, October 19th, the Court determined to freeze R$29.4 million in São Paulo Governor João Doria's assets, under a...
October 21, 2020
Microsoft Wants to Train 25 Million Brazilians in Technology Courses
Microsoft announced on Tuesday, October 20th, a set of initiatives called "Microsoft Plus Brazil", conducted in partnership with the government,...
October 21, 2020
São Paulo Mayoralty Candidate Accused of R$7.2 Million Lease Payment Default
Deputy Celso Russomanno, candidate for Mayor of São Paulo, had his accounts blocked at four banks, a building seized, and...
October 21, 2020