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Inquiry over Bolsonaro government's handling of Covid pandemic starts before 2022 election

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In a major jolt for Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the 2022 elections, the Brazilian Senate has opened a probe into the handling of the Coronavirus pandemic by his government. Senator Renan Calheiros, a veteran lawmaker, is overseeing the investigation. The probe will include looking into the delays in securing vaccines and the missteps taken with regard to Amazonas state. Over 4 lakh Brazilians have lost their lives due to Covid.