We’re covering the positive projections for Brazil’s agribusiness. The alleged Covid-19 corruption ring run by the Rio de Janeiro governor. And new, worse projections for Brazil and Argentina.
BREAKING
The Federal Police is carrying out a search and seizure operation at the home of pro-Bolsonaro blogger Allan dos Santos — under the scope of a congressional hearings committee to investigate the use of “fake news” as a political tool. Mr. Santos is one of the most popular far-right influencers in Brazil and his website has been a major diffuser of misinformation. In a previous interview, the hearings committee rapporteur, Congresswoman Lídice da Mata, said there was evidence that the far-right blogosphere was coordinated by an illegal network led by Carlos Bolsonaro, the president’s son.
His supporters have quickly reacted to the operation, calling it retaliation by the Supreme Court (which oversees the probe) after Mr. Santos criticized its members.
The police action is also reportedly targeting other figures linked to the Bolsonaro government, such as disgraced former congressman Roberto Jefferson, São Paulo state lawmaker Douglas Garcia, and business owner Luciano Hang.
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