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With weakened social functionality, Petrobras cuts production and harms workers

Focus on exporting crude puts the state owned company at the mercy of markets, unable to help in the country’s recovery

How China learned about SARS-CoV-2 in the weeks before the global pandemic

When the virus emerged in Wuhan, the Chinese government neither suppressed evidence nor did their warning systems fail

Lower incomes, more violence: women among the most affected by the pandemic

In Rio de Janeiro, there was a 50% increase in domestic violence complaints

VIDEO | Collective candidacies expand representation in, and transform politics

Also featured: How mining is considered an essential business activity during the pandemic and other stories from Brazil

Article | Growing xenophobia against China in the midst of corona-shock

Violent attacks against Asians in the United States has spiked as a consequence of the stigma driven by the Trump admin

Bolsonaro and his bots: how the spread of fake news about the coronavirus works

Researchers analyze fake news coming from the Bolsonaro family shared on social media

Covid-19: Crimes against humanity charges pressed against Bolsonaro at ICC

President’s stance puts people’s lives at risk, say charges filed by Brazilian legal experts

Lula criticizes Bolsonaro about basic income: “It got there quickly for bankers”

In an interview to journalists, the former head of state pointed out mistakes and paths forward for the Bolsonaro govt

Social movements release plan with 60 measures against covid-19 and economic crisis

Proposed actions seek to “protect life, health, jobs and income”

Approved by Senate, emergency aid of up to R$1.200 awaits Bolsonaro’s approval

Lawmakers included intermittent laborers as eligible, benefits range from R$600 to R$1.200

To fight the crisis, entities defend taxing the rich foreseeing R$270 billion

Changes in the national system focused on taxing income and patrimony; cities and states would get R$100 billion

Coronavirus in South Africa: social movements denounce lack of care for the poor

According to Union, measures adopted by govt ignore the working class; more than 700 people are infected in the country

VIDEO | Coronavirus Pandemic Hits Brazil

Deeds of solidarity help people stay at home during quarantine, old social woes resurface in the modern age

As the world tackles the COVID-19 Pandemic, the US raises the pressure on Venezuela

The US Department of Justice presented drug related charges against Maduro and others in a press conference yesterday

Congress approves assistance of R$600 that could benefit 24 million informal laborers

The government’s initial proposal was of R$200 in aid; amounts may reach R$1200 in some cases

Bolsonaro’s crisis response makes Brazil lag far behind the rest of the world

According to expert, regardless of the president’s discourse, the State isn’t enacting urgent measures to avoid collapse

No control over epicenters enhances Brazil’s exposure to covid-19, researcher says

Lack of testing and the government’s hesitation to act expose the country to the pandemic, says geographer Ronnie Aldrin

Bolsonaro trivializes coronavirus and demands return to normal in broadcast to nation

The president rejected isolation, blamed the press for “hysteria” and said that COVID-19 is “just a little cold”

Water shortages and solidarity: How Brazil’s favelas are dealing with COVID-19

In the country’s poorest areas, there is lack of information and basic necessities, however, there is also solidarity

VIDEO | Empowering Black Women Through Innovative Initiatives

Also featured are an artist’s homage to the victims of Brumadinho, the latest news and some Brazilian food and music.