How Jair Bolsonaro and the Coronavirus Put Brazil’s Systemic Racism on Display
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The number of infections in the USA reaches a sad high. According to experts, the first wave is not over yet - and President Trump relinquishes responsibility.Read full article
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Steady Rise in Brazil’s Economic Activity: February saw the fourth straight month of growth for the Brazilian Central Bank's Economic Activity Index ...
riotimesonline.com/steady-rise-in-brazils-economic-activity/
Alliance at Sea: Brazil and France’s Joint Military Maneuvers: From April 14th to 20th, the Brazilian and French armed forces will unite for the 'Jeanne ...
riotimesonline.com/alliance-at-sea-brazil-and-frances-joint-military-maneuvers/
Value added tax: The tax increase is giving restaurants a hard time: Since the beginning of the year, 19% VAT has once again been charged on food in restaurants ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/erstmal-die-fakten-mehrwertsteuer-erhoehung-so-laeuft-es-in-der-gastronomie/29739794.html
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