Africa, Latin America and the Middle East to be hardest hit by wave of political discontent amid looming hunger and unemployment, writes Borzou Daragahi
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China loans $1bn to Latin America for coronavirus vaccine access The Brazilian-based construction giant, which is Latin America's largest construction conglomerate, has admitted bribing officials to secure contracts in Brazil … Amid its worst recession in 25 years, Brazil is also facing its worst political crisis in decades. The musician, 77, exiled to London under Brazil’s military dictatorship says he fears the president’s ‘ultra-reactionary bunch’ will not let go of power easily Facebook and Twitter suspend accounts of several Bolsonaro supporters Brazil experiences worst start to Amazon fire season for 10 yearsThe Trial review – coolly observational view of Brazil's crypto-coupBrazil's black trans musicians: 'When we join forces, we're dangerous! The truth behind Rio’s record year of police killings Bolsonaro takes new Covid-19 test after attending lunch without mask 'We're making sending money to loved ones as easy as sending a message,' says a spokesperson for the Facebook-owned app
Greta Thunberg donates £90,000 to help Amazon tribes fight coronavirus It was one of the world’s fastest-growing economic powerhouses from 2000 to 2010, but the boom appeared to sputter in 2011.
Brazil is easing restrictions despite logging record numbers of daily coronavirus fatalities, with President Jair Bolsonaro saying death is "everyone's destiny."
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Brazil becomes second country to pass 1 million Covid-19 cases Controversial relaxation of gun laws is fuelling fears among experts that moves will add to already shocking levels of violence Global Witness campaigners warn of risk of further killings during Covid-19 lockdowns Photos show ‘illegal’ burning of Amazon amid record deforestation Brazilian president says he has ‘mould’ in his lungs after coronavirus
Sadly we are ignoring it and the many warnings it represents. Amazon tribe turns to tree bark and honey to treat coronavirus
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Trump bans travel from Brazil due to coronavirus outbreak All the latest breaking news on Brazil. Pandemic ‘not over’ says WHO as Brazil reports record number of deaths
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The 28-year-old is preparing for an eventual return at his home in a gated community in Brazil Iceland reinstates public gathering restrictions; US Republican Herman Cain dies; Brazil’s first lady tests positive Brazil overtakes Spain and Italy on coronavirus infections
Brazil's ex-health minister attacks Bolsonaro as Covid-19 deaths tops 100,000 Published: 8 Aug 2020 Brazil's modernist palaces could soon be disfigured by anti-drone systems I'm 27!
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Brazil’s political rivals unite to oppose Jair Bolsonaro