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Protesters in Brazil Support President Rejecting Stay-at-Home Guideline

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   Supporters of Brazil's president protested Sunday in Brasilia against
   stay-at-home guideline issued by some states to prevent the spread of
   the coronavirus.

   JairBolsonarohas repeatedlyrejectedboththe dangersthe viruspresentsand
   lockdown policies.

   "The whole of Brazil complains. Go back to work (they say). This
   irresponsible destruction of jobs from some governors is unacceptable.
   The price will be very high in the future: hunger, unemployment,
   misery. This is not good," Bolsonaro said.

   Afterthefiringof thefederal police chiefprompted the resignation of
   Minister of Justice and Public SecuritySérgioMoro amidst the
   controversy of how to handle the COVID-19 pandemic,Bolsonaroproposed a
   replacement for the police chief, butBrazil'sCongress didnotaccept the
   nomination.

   The president accused the legislative body of "interference."

   "We want the true independence of the three powers, not only a fraction
   of the constitution. We don't want that. Enough with interference, we
   won't admit any more interference, I'm being very clear, patience has
   run out," Bolsonaro said.

   Bolsonarodid notwear a face mask as he metwithsupporters who were
   allowed into the courtyard of the presidential palace.

   Sunday's protesttook placewhileBrazilseemsheadedtowards amajorpublic
   health emergency and economic meltdown.

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