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States’ evidence: Brazil’s messy covid-19 response

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Brazil's COVID-19 Struggles

This chapter explores Brazil's tumultuous response to the COVID-19 pandemic, contrasting it with the UK's approach and emphasizing the deepening crisis under President Bolsonaro's dismissive leadership. It highlights the significant protests from citizens angry over government inaction, the healthcare system's impending collapse, and the precarious situation faced by informal workers in impoverished favelas. The narrative illustrates the struggles for survival as local communities step in to support their residents amid the government's inadequate response.

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