Brazil Health and Politics - May 2020

Bolsonaro's erratic behavior is harming Brazil's political system and the country's response to coronavirus

President Jair Bolsonaro faces pressures, among which are: 

• Brazilians are dying of Covid-19 and the health crisis does not seem to have peaked yet. 

• The economy has fallen, with many Brazilians out of work and businesses facing potential closure.

• State and municipal governments have pushed back against Bolsonaro, challenging his leadership. 

• Corruption sca…