The critical situation also affects workers in the health sector. According to official figures, almost 32,000 health professionals have contracted COVID-19 since the start of the outbreak
If it is concluded that the President exerted illegal political pressure, the Prosecutor's Office would file a formal complaint with the Supreme Court, which in turn would request authorization from Congress to initiate a political trial
The accusations of the former Minister of Justice suggest possible crimes that could be under the responsibility of the Head of State and also be the key point for the opening of a political trial in Congress
Thousands of the inhabitants of these popular Brazilian sectors expose themselves by going out into the streets to earn a living, running the risk of infecting themselves and their loved ones