AmericasBrazil Senate opens pandemic probe, adding to pressure on Bolsonaro
Maria Marcello
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Brazil s President Jair Bolsonaro looks on during a ceremony at the Sao Sebastiao neighbourhood in Brasilia, Brazil April 5, 2021. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo
A Senate inquiry into the Brazilian government s handling of the coronavirus pandemic kicked off on Tuesday, with lawmakers launching what may be a major headache for President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of next year s election.
Nearly 400,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Brazil, the second-highest death toll in the world after the United States. Bolsonaro, a far-right former army captain, has drawn harsh criticism due to his long-running efforts to minimize the dangers of the virus, shun masks and push unproven remedies.
Brazil Senate opens pandemic probe, adding to pressure on Bolsonaro
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