Brazil President tests positive for Covid-19

Brazil President tests positive for Covid-19

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for coronavirus, Brazilian media reported on Friday. The positive test comes after Bolsonaro’s press secretary was found to have the infection following a trip to the US. Bolsonaro met US President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida during his three-day trip to the US from March […]

Blatter criticises Brazil’s World Cup preparations

Blatter criticises Brazil’s World Cup preparations

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised Brazil’s World Cup preparations, saying organisers have no excuses for ongoing delays. Six of the tournament’s 12 host stadiums are yet to be ready for the June 12-July 13 event, while concern also surrounds the progress of work on airports, roads and hotels, Xinhua reported Monday. “Brazil has come […]

Brazil’s special force to safeguard World Cup

Brazil’s special force to safeguard World Cup

Brazil has created a special force of 10,000-strong military personnel to ensure that no anti-government protests disrupt this summer’s 2014 FIFA World Cup, news website G1 reported. The special force is expected to reinforce the work of local and federal police in the 12 cities that will be hosting games in June and July, Xinhua […]