Tag: Joao Doria

Thursday, December 16th 2021 - 00:00 UTC
Brazil: Alckmin leaves PSDB as rumors of candidacy alongside Lula grow

Former São Paulo Governor Geraldo Alckmin Wednesday announced he was leaving the PSDB after more than 33 years in the party, citing it was time for a change. According to several press reports, he is likely to run for Vice President next year behind the former head of state Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva.
Friday, December 10th 2021 - 09:26 UTC
Bolsonaro insists he is not in favor of mandatory vaccination cards for tourists

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro once again insisted on his stance regarding compulsory COVID-19 vaccination certificates for arriving foreign travelers, which sparked a new controversy with São Paulo State Governor João Doria.
Tuesday, November 23rd 2021 - 08:57 UTC
Electronic ballot box malfunction strikes Brazil's third-way party internal voting

Brazil's Social Democracy Party (PSDB) of former President Fernando Henrique Cardoso (FHC) has suspended “for technical reasons” over the weekend the selection process to appoint a candidate to run in the October 2022 presidential elections.
Tuesday, November 9th 2021 - 16:06 UTC
No COVID-19 deaths in São Paulo, Brazil, in one full day

The Brazilian State of São Paulo Monday recorded its first day without deaths due to COVID-19 since the outbreak of the pandemic in March 2020.
Tuesday, August 24th 2021 - 09:12 UTC
Most of Brazil's politicians against Bolsonaro's impeachment request against STF Judge De Moraes

Ten Brazilian political parties agreed to question President Jair Bolsonaro's request for the impeachment of Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Thursday, August 19th 2021 - 08:44 UTC
São Paulo city to vaccinate teenagers aged 12 to 17, while all restrictions lifted statewide

São Paulo, South America's largest city, is to begin vaccinating teenagers aged 12 to 17 after 100% of its adult population has been given at least one dose of a COVID-19 immunizer, it was announced Wednesday.
Friday, July 16th 2021 - 14:32 UTC
Brazil: Governor of São Paulo tests positive for COVID-19 for the second time

João Doria, Governor of the Brazilian State of São Paulo, has tested yet again positive for Sars-CoV-2, despite having received both doses of the Coronavac immunizer, it was announced.
Thursday, June 10th 2021 - 17:28 UTC
Brazil's Anvisa gives green light to start ButanVac testing pending some paperwork

Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency of Brazil (Anvisa) Wednesday authorized the Butantan Institute to carry out human tests of the locally-produced ButanVac immunizer.
Monday, May 17th 2021 - 04:52 UTC
São Paulo mourn Mayor Bruno Covas who dies of cancer aged 41

São Paulo Mayor Bruno Covas (PSDB) died at 8:20 am on Sunday at age 41, victim of cancer, it was announced.
Saturday, May 15th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Diplomatic rift with China results in shortage of active ingredient to produce vaccines in Brazil

São Paulo Governor Joao Doria Friday blamed Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for a diplomatic crisis with China, which led to the suspension of supplies to manufacturing vaccines against the coronavirus.