The Secretary of Primary Care of the Brazilian Ministry of Health, Nesio Fernandes, affirmed that the More Doctors program, extinct during the administration of former president Jair Bolsonaro, will be resumed.»
BRAZIL
Avoidable tragedies
More than 175 dead, a hundred missing and around 200 injured is the provisional balance of the landslides that affected the mountainous city of Petrópolis, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to a count published on Monday by authorities.»
Europe Threats Might Encourage Deforestation in Brazil
European companies have threatened to stop using Brazilian agricultural commodities if certain laws are passed »
Two Thousand Orphans in Brazil due to Gender Crimes
Thousand children in Brazil lose their mothers due to femicides and other crimes motivated by gender »
Brazilian Nurses Make 30% of COVID-19 Death in the World
Most deaths occurred in the Southeast region, which includes the states of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and Espiritu Santo»
New People Involved in Marielle Franco’s Murder
She was murdered in 2018 due to her brave fight against racist police brutality in Rio de Janeiro»
Indigenous Leaders Protest Amazon Mining in Brazil
Protected tribal lands have seen increasing invasions by illegal loggers and miners since Bolsonaro became president »
New Brazilian Court Decision Might Set Lula Free
Lula's defense reported that they plan to meet with him this Friday and then submit a request for immediate release»
Cuba Calls for Urgent Actions to Put Out Fires in the Amazon
According to various sources, more than one million indigenous people in the Amazon are endangered by the blaze»
Brazil: Federal Judge Orders Lula Transfer to Sao Paulo Prison
The historical leader of the Brazilian left has been in prison since April 7, 2018 »