Brazilian protesters took to the streets to call for President Jair Bolsonaro\u2019s impeachment as his administration faces criticism over a slow coronavirus vaccination roll-out and a surging death toll from the pandemic.<\/p>\n
Motorcades clogged main avenues of cities including Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, honking horns and carrying signs calling for the president\u2019s removal. Sunday\u2019s demonstrations were backed by conservative groups, while Saturday protests were organized by left-wing political parties and labor unions.<\/p>\n
While smaller than protests seen in recent years, this weekend\u2019s events still point to growing discontent over Bolsonaro\u2019s policies. Two polls published on Friday showed drops in his approval ratings, as news of virus patients suffocating without oxygen in the city of Manaus caused widespread shock. Meanwhile, there are signs the nation\u2019s economic recovery has slowed.<\/p>\n
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Brazil has recorded over 8.8 million cases and 216,000 virus-related deaths. The nation\u2019s rolling seven-day average for infections is hovering near a record, according to data from local health secretaries.<\/p>\n