Philip Reeves appears in the following:
Heartbreaking Photo Shows Depth Of COVID-19 Tragedy In Argentina
Saturday, May 29, 2021
The pandemic's toll on Argentina was symbolized in a viral photo of a young COIVD-19 patient, unconscious on a hospital floor. We look at the latest measures and government response in the country.
What A New Constitution Could Mean For Chile
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Chile is working to create an entirely new constitution, entrusting the mission to an assembly of 155 newly-elected people. They will rewrite a document from the Pinochet dictatorship 40 years ago.
Brazil Senate Examines Government's Handling Of Pandemic
Thursday, May 20, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages in Brazil, an inquiry is underway. An army general, who served as health minister, testified to senators determined to hold the government accountable.
Low Global Vaccination Rate Sparks Fears Of COVID-19 Surges
Tuesday, May 04, 2021
As the world watches India battle a crushing COVID-19 surge, many countries fear they could be next. Most of the world is struggling to get even a small percentage of their population vaccinated.
Brazil's COVID-19 Deaths Top 400,000 Amid Fears Of Worsening Crisis
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Daily death tolls have dropped, but experts are wary of another surge. President Jair Bolsonaro, amid a Senate probe into the country's pandemic response, continues to attack health measures.
Brazil's Senate Investigates Who To Blame For Country's COVID-19 Crisis
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
A parliamentary inquiry has begun in Brazil into the president's pandemic response. He's downplayed the pandemic — leading to devastating COVID-19 surges that have overwhelmed hospitals.
Biden Hoping For Brazil's Bolsonaro To Agree To Stop Destroying The Amazon Rainforest
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
The Biden administration is hoping Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro will commit to climate standards for the Amazon. Activists warn of the folly of a deal with Bolsonaro, who's long dismissed climate concerns.
Chile's COVID-19 Vaccination Program Was Largely Successful — But The Virus Persists
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Chile has been praised worldwide for its COVID-19 vaccination program, inoculating a higher proportion of its population than all but two countries. Yet Chile's battle against the pandemic isn't over.
Brazil COVID-19: 'Humanitarian Crisis' With More Than 3,000 Deaths A Day
Thursday, April 15, 2021
The Supreme Court has approved an inquiry into President Jair Bolsonaro's pandemic response. Doctors Without Borders says the country's approach has led to a "near collapse of Brazil's health system."
Casualties Of Brazil's Latest COVID-19 Surge Fill Hospitals And Morgues
Thursday, April 08, 2021
Brazil is experiencing the worst moment so far of the pandemic. Deaths are out of control and hospitals are at risk of collapse. The transmission rates of the virus and its variants are accelerating.
The President Of Brazil Is Facing His Biggest Political Crisis
Friday, April 02, 2021
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is suffering his biggest political crisis since coming to power, as he has massively mishandled the pandemic and the military grows abrasive at his politicization.
Political Crisis Deepens In Brazil As 3 Military Commanders Are To Be Replaced
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Brazil's Ministry of Defense has announced that the commanders of the army, navy and air force will be replaced, deepening a political crisis for President Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Replaces Multiple Cabinet Members
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Amid the pandemic, Brazil is facing a political crisis after the country's president replaced six members of his cabinet — including the ministers of defense and foreign affairs.
President Of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro Is Replacing Multiple Members Of His Cabinet
Monday, March 29, 2021
Brazil's far-right president Jair Bolsonaro has reshuffled his cabinet, replacing several key ministers.
Brazil Is Looking Like The Worst Place On Earth For COVID-19
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Brazil reported a terrible milestone: over 3,000 deaths in a day. The country is in crisis, with hospitals at capacity, politicians attacked for lockdowns and a controversial president.
Air Travel Is Opening Up Again, But That Doesn't Mean The Pandemic Is Over
Monday, March 22, 2021
As the world emerges in fits and starts from the darkest days of the pandemic, travel is once again becoming possible for more people. Our correspondents talk about their recent experiences.
Brazil COVID-19 Cases Climb As Deaths Overwhelm Hospitals And Funeral Services
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Brazil is experiencing an even more dire COVID-19 with more people now dying there every day than in the United States. Hospitals and funeral services have become overwhelmed as cases climb.
After Brazil Court Decision, Ex-President Da Silva May Run For Office Again
Tuesday, March 09, 2021
A court threw out criminal charges against Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. He was banned from running for president in 2018 because of a corruption conviction. Voters could give him his old job back.
Coronavirus Crisis Gets 'Even Worse' In Brazilian Amazon City Of Manaus
Friday, January 22, 2021
Another surge in coronavirus cases has collapsed Manaus' health system, leading hospitals to run out of beds and oxygen for patients. It's also having a deadly fallout in nearby communities.
Coronavirus Surge Drains Brazilian City's Oxygen Supply
Friday, January 15, 2021
Manaus in northern Brazil is facing a huge coronavirus outbreak. The health system is collapsing. Oxygen supplies are so scarce that people are suffocating while in their hospital beds.