- WITHDRAWAL: Politicians and intellectuals on the Latin American left are calling for Ciro Gomes to withdraw from the presidential race. In the letter, they reiterate that they know that the politician had a career focused on the good causes of the Brazilian people, but the request is to ensure the defeat of Jair Bolsonaro. (Folha de S. Paulo)
- SUPPORTERS: With just a few days to go before the elections, the list of supporters of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) is only growing. The director of the FHC Foundation, Sérgio Fausto, declared this Wednesday (21) his support for the former president in the first round. He says that his demonstration is to ensure democracy, the environment and regain Brazil's respect in the international system. (That is)
- PROTEST: Nursing workers protest this Wednesday (21) over the minimum salary for their class. The demonstrations will last 24 hours and, during this period, a minimum roster of 30% of nurses will be maintained to care for patients. In the streets they shout: “pay attention, don’t be fooled. Without nursing, there is no health.” (Correio Brasiliense)
- ILLEGAL: Illegal logging grows on indigenous lands in Pará. A study by Rede Simex showed that illegal logging increased 11 times, from 158 hectares to 1.720, in a period of 12 months. (G1)
- LOLLAPALOOZA: General sales have opened for Lollapalooza 2023, with revenues 27% above inflation. The Lolla Pass, which gives access to the three days of the event, costs R$1.035 for half price and without the Bradesco discount. (Rolling Stone)
- COVID: 79,3% of Brazilians completed the vaccination schedule – second dose or single dose – according to the survey carried out by UOL. Furthermore, the moving average of deaths from Covid-19 completed two weeks below 100. (UOL)
Image credits: José Cruz/Agência Brasil
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