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Opposition Senator File Formal Complaint Against President Bolsonaro

BRAZIL
  • An opposition senator filed a formal criminal complaint at the Supreme Court on Monday against Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for his role in a COVID-19 vaccine deal that is under investigation for alleged irregularities.
    • Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoing in the deal to buy vaccines developed by India's Bharat Biotech, saying on Monday that he was not aware of any irregularities.
    • A Health Ministry whistleblower has said he personally alerted the president to being pressured by his superiors to buy the shots.
  • Government issued a provisional measure to authorize exceptional and temporary efforts to optimize the use of hydro-energy resources and secure energy supply as Brazil faces one of its worst water crisis, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. (BBG)

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