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Bolsonaro, Brazil & COVID19 (w/ Vincent Bevins)

A look at Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic with Sao Paulo-based journalist Vincent Bevins joining Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Published 30th April 2020
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