Brazilian President Defends Firing Of Health Minister

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has defended his decision to fire his former health minister, Luiz Henrique Mandetta, after they clashed over his approach to tackling the COVID-19 crisis.

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At the inauguration of his new health minister, Bolsonaro doubled down on his plan to end restrictions and reopen Brazil’s economy.

Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby reports.

 

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