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Sat, 30 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMT
Indian lab files for clearance in Brazil of covid-19 vax
Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has announced it had received this week the request for registration of a COVID-19 vaccine that uses recombinant protein technology.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:42:00 GMT
UN Committee agrees Lula's conviction was against the law
As incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro keeps closing in on the former head of State Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva ahead of this year's Oct. 2 elections, the United Nations Human Rights Committee Thursday ratified the PT leader's ti...

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:15:00 GMT
Depression grows 40% in Brazil during COVID-19 pandemic
A recent study has shown a 40% increase in cases of depression among Brazilians amid restrictions stemming from sanitary measures adopted to fight the spread of COVID-19, it was reported Wednesday.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 21:09:00 GMT
US State Dept. finds Brazil's electoral system reliable
A high-ranking official from the US State Department admitted during an interview with CNN Brazil that the administration of President Joseph Biden fully trusts the electronic ballot system used in the South American country.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:59:00 GMT
Brazil: Lula's PT in trouble as Bolsonaro closes in
The Workers' Party (PT) of former President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva has been reported to be facing financial problems ahead of this year's elections as President Jair Bolsonaro keeps closing in on most polls.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 23:50:00 GMT
Brazil: Bolsonaro disregards Temer's advice on Silveira's pardon
Jair Bolsonaro Friday turned down the proposal made public by his predecessor Michel Temer to suspend the Presidential pardon granted to convicted Deputy Daniel Silveira until all judiciary steps have been exhausted. Temer is a...

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 10:20:00 GMT
Brazil's Health Minister officially announces end of covid-19 emergency
Brazil's Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga Friday signed the declaration officially marking the end of the COVID-19 public emergency of national interest, which had recognized the severity of the pandemic and allowed authorities...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:55:00 GMT
Brazil's Economy Minister says Europe keen on Mercosur deal
Brazil's Economy Minister Paulo Guedes Thursday said he had heard from European representatives a renewed interest in closing a trade deal with Mercosur.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:55:00 GMT
Bolsonaro pardons Silveira one day after his conviction
Even before a group of lawmakers could press for an amnesty law, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Thursday signed a decree pardoning convicted Congressman Daniel Silveira, who had been sentenced to 8 years and 9 months in jai...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:19:00 GMT
Economic sanctions "destroy bridges" and stimulate "economic wars", minister Guedes
President Jair Bolsonaro Economy minister, Paulo Guedes said that Brazil clearly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine but is point blank against imposing economic sanctions on Moscow, a close BRICS partner.



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