Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil’s Bolsonaro says ‘worst is yet to come’ on oil spill
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro says ‘worst is yet to come’ on oil spill

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Sunday that “the worst is yet to come” with an oil spill that has affected…
Right-wing Brazil president gives fiery Saudi Arabia speech
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Right-wing Brazil president gives fiery Saudi Arabia speech

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Brazil’s president launched a fiery defense of his far-right government on Wednesday during a visit…
Pope blames Amazon fires on destructive ‘interests’
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Pope blames Amazon fires on destructive ‘interests’

Pope Francis opened a synod Sunday to champion the Amazon’s poverty-stricken and isolated indigenous communities by condemning the destructive “interests”…
As global leaders meet, the Amazon rainforest burns
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As global leaders meet, the Amazon rainforest burns

The fires that burned through the Amazon rainforest last month sparked international outcry and offers of help, but as world…
French first lady is ‘truly ugly,’ says Brazilian minister
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French first lady is ‘truly ugly,’ says Brazilian minister

A Brazilian government minister said French first lady Brigitte Macron was “truly ugly” Thursday, only days after the country’s president…
Disapproval of Bolsonaro presidency jumps after Amazon crisis: poll
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Disapproval of Bolsonaro presidency jumps after Amazon crisis: poll

The Datafolha polling institute found that 29 percent say that Bolsonaro is doing a “great or good” job, down from…
Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage
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Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage

PORTO VELHO, Brazil (AP) — Lingering smoke in the Amazon is reportedly causing increased respiratory problems — particularly among children…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro open to foreign aid to fight Amazon fires
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro open to foreign aid to fight Amazon fires

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro is willing to accept foreign aid for fighting fires devastating the Amazon rainforest, but only if…
Amazon wildfires: Leaders pressure Brazil to quell ‘international crisis’
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Amazon wildfires: Leaders pressure Brazil to quell ‘international crisis’

In a series of statements, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday responded to mounting international criticism of his handling of…
Bolsonaro suggests NGOs setting Amazon fires, gives no proof
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Bolsonaro suggests NGOs setting Amazon fires, gives no proof

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s official monitoring agency is reporting a sharp increase in wildfires this year, and President…
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