In less than a month, Brazil sees two health ministers leave office
Brazil

In less than a month, Brazil sees two health ministers leave office

Nelson Teich, who assumed the position after Luiz Henrique Mandetta was fired, stepped down after less than a month

Brasil de Fato
May 15, 2020
To combat “hunger pandemic” MST has donated more than 600 tons of food
Brazil

To combat “hunger pandemic” MST has donated more than 600 tons of food

Kelli Mafort, one of the movement’s leaders, reinforces the importance of solidarity in order to save lives

Brasil de Fato
May 14, 2020
Brazil’s Justice Minister quits Bolsonaro govt due to “political interference”
Brazil

Brazil’s Justice Minister quits Bolsonaro govt due to “political interference”

Brazil’s Justice Minister quits Bolsonaro government over alleged “political interference”

Brasil de Fato
April 24, 2020
Rising death toll and collapsing services, Manaus buries Covid victims in mass graves
Brazil

Rising death toll and collapsing services, Manaus buries Covid victims in mass graves

The country’s seventh largest city is facing an unprecedented health crisis with a lack of health and funeral services

Brasil de Fato
April 24, 2020
The US believes it has a “messianic mission” against communism, says Venezuelan vice-minister
Venezuela

The US believes it has a “messianic mission” against communism, says Venezuelan vice-minister

Venezuelan Vice-minister of Foreign Affairs for North America, Carlos Ron Martínez, comments on the Trump administration’s latest actions against Venezuela

Brasil de Fato
April 23, 2020
Massacre at Eldorado do Carajás 24 years ago: “A day not to be forgotten”
Brazil

Massacre at Eldorado do Carajás 24 years ago: “A day not to be forgotten”

In April of 1996, 21 farm workers were murdered; those who survived turned their pain into struggle

Brasil de Fato
April 19, 2020
Bolsonaro sacks Health Minister amid the pandemic
Brazil

Bolsonaro sacks Health Minister amid the pandemic

Relationship between the two soured during the coronavirus crisis; another physician is set to take over

Brasil de Fato
April 17, 2020
Still without emergency assistance, unemployed women struggle against hunger
Brazil

Still without emergency assistance, unemployed women struggle against hunger

Informal workers from the poor neighborhoods of São Paulo and Pará survive aided by solidarity, and in fear of the pandemic

Brasil de Fato
April 10, 2020