in World News Brazilian Leader Jair Bolosonaro Refuses Suicidal Lock-Down of Economy to Fight Coronavirus
By Jim Hoft
“If the Remedy Is Too Much the Side Effect with Be Much More Disastrous”
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro continues to urge residents to keep the economy going despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Jair Bolsonaro: “We have two problems that cannot be dissociated: the virus and unemployment. Both should be treated responsibly. But if the remedy is too much the side effect will be much more disastrous.”
Temos 2 problemas que não podem ser dissociados: o vírus e o desemprego. Ambos devem ser tratados com responsabilidade. Mas se o remédio for demasiado o efeito colateral será muito mais desastroso. https://t.co/qMFPI1idjU
— Jair M. Bolsonaro (@jairbolsonaro) March 30, 2020
Jair Bolsonaro: G-20 Extraordinary Summit, COVID-19 Statement:
1- Protect lives, daily work exposed in our timeline;
2- Safeguarding jobs;
3- Restore confidence;
4- Minimize interruptions in trade
– Cúpula extraordinária do G-20, declaração sobre o COVID-19: