Thursday 21 January, 2021
Around one-fifth of Brazilians say they will not get inoculated against the virus.
Western allies, including the German Chancellor and Taoiseach Micheál Martin – welcomed a fresh start with Washington.
Data from his own government shows the number of blazes in the rainforest is rising.
The ruling applies whenever he is outdoors in the capital of Brasilia.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tweeted yesterday that disease totals are “not representative” of the country’s current situation.
Bolsonaro’s communications chief tested positive for Covid-19 after last weekend’s trip to the US during which both men met with Donald Trump.
There is huge concern about the local, national and international impact of the fires.
Macron and Bolsonaro have been engaged in a diplomatic spat in recent days.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was responding to a Facebook post which sought to compare both leaders’ wives.
43,000 troops are have been made available to combat the fires.
Global condemnation on Bolsonaro’s perceived inaction to date on the fires is growing.
Nearly 73,000 forest fires have been reported in the country so far this year.
Ecuadoran official Roddy Zambrano was thrust into the spotlight after last week’s semi-final between Argentina and Brazil.
The 40-second clip was reportedly filmed at the country’s famous Carnival festival.
A war of words broke out over her perceived ‘slacktivism’.
“The USA is with you!” Trump tweeted out today in response to Bolsonaro’s inauguration speech.
The far-right politician has previously said he is “very proud” to be homophobic.
Bolsonaro garnered just over 55% in Sunday’s election.
The two remaining candidates launched rejigged campaigns this week.
Voting today was to start at 8am (11am Irish time). Initial results are expected late this evening.
The popular right-wing candidate suffered multiple wounds in the attack.
