Brazilian fact-checkers excoriate the country’s leaders for promoting disinformation about COVID-19

"Five Brazilian fact-checking organizations released a scathing indictment Wednesday of their country’s leadership  accusing them of spreading misinformation about COVID-19

The fact-checkers urged Brazillian politicians to promote data backed by scientific consensus and to refrain from using out-of-context information to push narratives that prioritize the economy over public health. They cited examples from other countries where misinformation led to dire consequences."

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Brazilian fact-checkers excoriate the country’s leaders for promoting disinformation about COVID-19