Brazil's Bolsonaro wants borders reopened, says worth risk

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro called for the reopening of the country’s borders, as he pushes to restart South America’s largest economy, but conceded he may be blamed if the new coronavirus outbreak worsens as a result, Reuters reported.

Bolsonaro fired his health minister on Thursday after clashing with him over lockdown measures, which the president argues are overly damaging to the economy and should be rolled back.

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro reacts during a media statement to announce the new Minister of Health, Nelson Teich, amid Covid-19 outbreak, in Brasilia, Brazil, April 16. — Reuters
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro reacts during a media statement to announce the new Minister of Health, Nelson Teich, amid Covid-19 outbreak, in Brasilia, Brazil, April 16. — Reuters

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