Will Brazil’s president be prosecuted for COVID-19 deaths? | Inside Story
More than 600,000 Brazilians have died of COVID-19, the world's second-highest death toll. President Jair Bolsonaro famously dismissed the coronavirus as 'a little flu'. He touted misinformation and unproven treatments, even after contracting the virus himself. Now a senate inquiry says Bolsonaro should face charges including crimes against humanity, accusing him of negligence. Bolsonaro says he's 'guilty of nothing'. Is he likely to face prosecution? And could this lead to further political divisions? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Gustavo Ribeiro – Founder, The Brazilian Report. Joao Nunes – Senior Lecturer in International Relations, University of York. Paulo Sotero – Distinguished Fellow, Brazil Institute, Woodrow Wilson Center. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #BrazilCovid19Deaths #Bolsonaro #InsideStory
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