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Thousands Protest President Bolsonaro's Handling Of Pandemic

BRAZIL
  • If the government delivers the income tax bill on Wednesday, it will be possible to quickly appoint rapporteurs, Brazil's Lower House speaker Arthur Lira says during a virtual event.
    • Bill of changes in collection of Income Tax from individuals, companies and dividends was supposed to be delivered this week, but was not received, he says
    • Not having tax raise is crucial now, Lira says about Brazil tax reform
  • Thousands of people protested all over Brazil on Saturday against the government of President Jair Bolsonaro and his policies during the coronavirus pandemic.
    • People took to the streets of Brasilia and 14 other provincial capitals, calling for his resignation and demanding more vaccinations and economic support during the pandemic, news portal G1 reported.
  • The worst drought in almost a century has left millions of Brazilians facing water shortages and the risk of power blackouts, complicating the country's efforts to recover from the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic. (Financial Times)

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