LB: COVID-19 Global Roundup: Brazil facing 'crisis moment'
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COVID-19 Global Roundup: Brazil facing 'crisis moment'

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Brazil has reported more than one million confirmed cases of coronavirus and 48,954 deaths as of Saturday, marking a grim milestone for the South American country.

It has also been reported that many experts believe the COVID-19 infections in Brazil will soon surpass the United States and it will become the worst hit country by the coronavirus pandemic, according to CNN.

Brazil passes 1 million coronavirus cases, nearly 50,000 deaths

While President Jair Bolsonaro is balancing the challenges of containing the virus while keeping the nation's economy flowing, he is also confronted with a leadership crisis including an inquiry into abuse of power, anti-police brutality protests, and growing calls for his impeachment.

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