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Oct 2021
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Will Brazil's leader face justice over h...

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A senate investigation says Brazil's president should be charged with "crimes against humanity" for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. But will Jair Bolsonaro face justice in a country so politically divided?

Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.

With 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.

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