News from Brasilia 05/09/2020

Coronavirus in Brasilia

2501 confirmed cases, 37 deaths. 

source: portal Coronavirus DF

116 people tested positive for coronavirus yesterday in the drive thru mass testing. In the previous post, you can read more information about the mass testing in Brasilia and how to schedule the exam .

Supporters of president Bolsonaro went again to the Esplanada dos Ministérios to show support for Bolsonaro and protest against the judges of Brazil Supreme Court (STF).  Last week, one of the judges, Alexandre de Morais, suspended Bolsonaro's decision to nominate Alexandre Ramagem for the Head of the Federal Police (PF). The insistence of the president in changing the head of the PF was the reason appointed by Sergio Moro, former Minister of Justice, to resign. Moro didn't see a reason to fire Marcelo Valeixo (former Head of the PF). His resignation was a big happening and although Moro is not affiliated to any politic party, there is a lot of speculation if he will run for president in the next election (2022).

photo: Metropoles May 9th, 2020. Supporters of president Bolsonaro go once again to the Esplanada dos Ministerios.