Coronavirus Accelerates In Brazil Amid Growing Political Crisis

As the coronavirus spreads and claims more lives in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro — who has consistently downplayed the threat — finds him in a precarious political position. Plus, Venezuelan Nicolás Maduro claims to have apprehended "mercenaries" who sought to capture him in a failed raid.

NPR's Philip Reeves (@preeves106) speaks to host Robin Young about the latest from the region.

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