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Civil Society Groups Denounce Violations of Right to Information in Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Fourteen Brazilian and international organizations have denounced violations of the right to information by the government of President Jair Bolsonaro at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).

The lack of transparency has been further exacerbated during the coronavirus pandemic, which has led to violations of fundamental rights, according to a virtual meeting with the IACHR's Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression, Pedro Vaca. A detailed report with the relevant data and results of the investigation was submitted to the Commission.

During the pandemic, the government has "denied the right of access to reliable . . .

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