Using misinformation as a political weapon: COVID-19 and Bolsonaro in Brazil

Using misinformation as a political weapon: COVID-19 and Bolsonaro in Brazil

With over 30,000 confirmed cases, Brazil is currently the country most affected by COVID-19 in Latin America, and ranked 12th worldwide (John Hopkins University & Medicine, 2020). Despite all evidence, a strong rhetoric undermining risks associated to COVID-19 has been endorsed at the highest le...

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Main Authors: Julie Ricard, Juliano Medeiros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Harvard Kennedy School 2020-04-01
Series:Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review
Subjects:
covid-19
disinformation
healthcare
politics
propoganda
Online Access:https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/using-misinformation-as-a-political-weapon-covid-19-and-bolsonaro-in-brazil/

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https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/using-misinformation-as-a-political-weapon-covid-19-and-bolsonaro-in-brazil/

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