(Bloomberg) — President Jair Bolsonaro abandoned plans to launch his signature social program, the so-called Brazil Income, given the challenges in financing it without breaching the country’s fiscal responsibility rules. Visibly irritated by media reports saying his government was considering reducing other social spending to fund the new program, Bolsonaro […]
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Bolsonaro has 3rd test to see if still infected
BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he has had a third test to see if he is still infected with the coronavirus and that the result will be released Wednesday. Speaking to supporters gathered in front of the presidential residence Tuesday, Bolsonaro said, “God willing, I will test […]
Brazil President Bolsonaro tests positive; biotechs Novavax, Regeneron say drugs almost ready
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro said Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19, and the U.S. coronavirus death toll has surpassed 130,000. But two U.S. pharmaceutical companies say they are closing in on drugs that could treat or even prevent COVID-19 within a few months. A $450 million federal contract awarded Regeneron Pharmaceuticals […]