Bolsonaro uses UN speech to hit media for ‘spreading panic’ about coronavirus

By Zach Halaschak

Published September 22, 2020 2:51pm ET

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Bolsonaro uses UN speech to hit media for ‘spreading panic’ about coronavirus — In this image made from UNTV, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks in a pre-recorded message which was played during the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. | (AP/UNTV)

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro blasted the media’s response to the coronavirus pandemic during his address to United Nations General Assembly.

Bolsonaro was the first leader to address the 75th gathering of the assembly on Tuesday and spoke about how the pandemic, which he called the “center of attention,” has affected not only the health and physical well-being of Brazilians but also their livelihoods and the economy.

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