COVID-19 vaccination faces big challenges in Brazil

by Canning House Associate Fellow Andrew Thompson

Every week, Andrew Thompson draws on his great wealth of knowledge and experience of Latin America to bring our audience in-depth insights on economics, political risk, and business in the region.

This week, he examines the Brazilian government's potential stumbling blocks in its mass vaccination programme.

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COVID-19 vaccination faces big challenges in Brazil