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Thousands rally to support Bolsonaro in Brazil despite pandemic

06:11 am on 3 May 2021

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Despite the surging pandemic, thousands of people have rallied across Brazil in support of President Jair Bolsonaro over the weekend. Supporters in Brasilia, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro took to the streets in support of the President who has recieved widespread criticism for his handling of the pandemic - and downplaying the seriousness of the virus - to date. Dr Pedro Hallal, an epidemiologist in Brazil, says the protests will cause further spikes in case. He spoke to Susie Ferguson.