Brazil investigates accusations against Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Court ordered an investigation into accusations that allege President Jair Bolsonaro tried to "interfere" with police work for political gain. [Forward to a friend]( | [Subscribe]( | [View in your browser]( [Top of The World]( We need to raise $5,000 by May 1 to take full advantage of the matching gift! Many of you have stepped forward and shown your support for The World with thoughtful messages like this one: "Every day I can count on The World to bring honest news from around the world, and with the podcast I can listen to it whenever I want. Best of all I can back up and listen again to be sure I got it right." Our coverage never has been, and never will be, behind a paywall. Donate today to support our freely available journalism. [donate]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Brazil's Supreme Court has launched an investigation into President Jair Bolsonaro following accusations of corruption and obstruction of justice. In El Salvador, a crackdown against jailed gang members has sparked human rights concerns. The World Health Organization warns that the pandemic could cause a deadly delay in vaccinations against other potentially lethal diseases. And a Harvard grad student is working on creating a PPE supply chain from China to Boston. Are you documenting how your life has changed during the pandemic? Now you can share it with the Corona Diaries. --------------------------------------------------------------- In the news today Brazilian Supreme Court orders probe into accusations against Bolsonaro [Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro walks as he leaves the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, Brazil January 22, 2020.]( Credit: Adriano Machado/Reuters Brazil's Supreme Court [ordered an investigation]( into accusations from Sergio Moro, the former justice minister, that allege President Jair Bolsonaro tried to "interfere" with police work for political gain. Moro — previously an anti-corruption judge — resigned last week, sending the administration into turmoil. A majority of Brazilians believe there is truth to accusations against Bolsonaro, but are split on whether or not [he should be impeached](. And: [Embraer takes Boeing to arbitration over failed deal as Brazil eyes China tie-up]( Also: [A Republican effort to sabotage Obamacare was just rejected by the Supreme Court]( El Salvador prison crackdown risks coronavirus spread "No ray of sunlight" will enter [prison cells holding gang members](, said El Salvador's security minister Osiris Luna, after a spate of homicides occured over the weekend. The government says prisoners were passing messages to the outside about the targets of the killings. Photos released by the office of President Nayib Bukele show inmates stripped down to shorts and crammed together on prision floors, most with [no protection from the spread of the novel coronavirus](. Human rights organizations have warned about the deadly consequences of the virus in Latin America's overcrowded prison facilities. And: ['Calamitous': domestic violence set to soar by 20% during global lockdown]( WHO warns children could die as vaccinations for other diseases are delayed The World Health Organization warns that [children are at risk]( as the pandemic has created vaccine shortages in at least 21 countries for other potentially deadly diseases. Immunizations and treatment for diseases such as malaria have been put on hold, which could lead to a spike in cases later. “The tragic reality is children will die as a result,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, urging countries to ensure vaccine programs are funded. Also: [Vaccine rates drop dangerously as parents avoid doctor’s visits]( And: [US was warned of threat from anti-vaxxers in event of pandemic]( [Discussion today: Pandemic exposes health inequities]( With the coronavirus pandemic making its way around the globe, poor communities and communities of color have been hit particularly hard, exposing longstanding health disparities. As part of our weekly series, The World's Elana Gordon will be [taking your questions](mailto:myworld@theworld.org?subject=Discussion%3A%20Health%20inequities) and [moderating a conversation with Dr. Mary Bassett](, director of the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University and former commissioner of health for New York City, on Tuesday, April 28 at 12 p.m. ET. [Harvard grad student creates PPE supply chain from China to Boston]( The coronavirus pandemic is creating an [insatiable demand for medical and personal protective equipment]( (PPE) that has overwhelmed the world market. China has ramped up the production of needed supplies by bringing new manufacturers online. In an international marketplace where companies, federal and state agencies are fighting for equipment, Harvard business student Sophie Bai and her colleagues are creating a new supply chain. And: [Shutdowns have led to cleaner air quality. Is it sustainable?]( [The Number in the News]( is The World’s daily smart speaker show. You’ll learn one number you won’t forget and why it’s in the news today. [Click here]( to add The Number in the News to your Amazon or Google flash briefing and hear a new episode seven days a week. [COVID-19 interrupts fertility plans for hopeful couples in the UK]( Thousands of women may lose out on their chance to have a baby because of COVID-19. Fertility clinics across Britain shut their doors in mid-April, pausing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment for many women midcycle. The decision has left thousands in limbo. No one knows when the clinics will open up again and for those who have spent years trying to conceive — the closure is a cruel blow. Also: [Kids in Spain venture outside for the first time in weeks as lockdown gradually eases up]( [Corona Diaries: Open-source project chronicles pandemic life via voice notes]( [Corona Diaries: Open source audio stories from around the world] Credit: Screenshot from Corona Diaries During the novel coronavirus pandemic, some are turning to their diaries to document this incredible time. Fellows from Harvard University's Neiman Foundation for Journalism had a different idea to chronicle daily life. They have started the "Corona Diaries" — an open-source audio project where anyone — including you — [can contribute their audio story](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Morning meme Chris Woodhead is taking a more permanent approach to tracking his pandemic experience: [a tattoo for every day in lockdown](. 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