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Ana Ionova

Ana Ionova is a freelance journalist covering politics, human rights, migration, and the environment in Brazil.

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‘SERIOUS THREAT’

Inside the Far-Right Rallies Shaking Brazil to Its Core

Galvanized by far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, hundreds of thousands marched through the streets of Brazil on Tuesday, putting the future of the country in question.

Ana Ionova

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FRENZY

Brazil Vax Shortage Sets Off Wild, Crime-Fueled Jab Scramble

From bribing nurses to impersonating the dead, Brazil’s rich and powerful are hijacking the country’s vaccine rollout at the expense of the most vulnerable citizens.

Ana Ionova

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WAR ON SCIENCE

Top COVID Scientist: Bolsonaro Tried to ‘Shut Me Up’

Brazil’s top scientists have accused the president of muzzling COVID research and fueling a relentless barrage of attacks against them, including death threats.

Ana Ionova

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CLOWN SCHOOL

How Bolsonaro Seized Trump’s Crown as the Worst COVID Leader

Brazil is on course to set a grim new world-record COVID death rate assisted by a president who is undermining every effort to save the lives of his own citizens.

Ana Ionova

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THE COMEBACK

How an Ex-President’s Nixed Convictions Could Ruin Bolsonaro

With his corruption convictions scrapped, Brazil’s ex-President Lula is now free to run for the presidency—making way for a fiery showdown against Bolsonaro.

Ana Ionova

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